UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 15, 2000
ALLTRISTA CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Indiana 0-21052 35-1828377
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or Identification No.)
organization)
5875 Castle Creek Parkway, North Drive, Suite 440,
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (317) 577-5000
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Item 5. Other Events.
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On August 15, 2000, Alltrista Corporation received a letter from Martin
Franklin, Managing Partner of Marlin Partners II, L.P., dated August 15, 2000,
requesting the calling of a special meeting of shareholders. In response to the
Franklin letter, Alltrista Corporation informed Mr. Franklin by letter that his
request would be referred to the Alltrista Corporation Board of Directors. A
copy of the written response by Alltrista Corporation is attached as Exhibit 99.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
The following exhibits are filed as a part of this report:
(a) Not Applicable
(b) Not Applicable
(c) Exhibits
99 Letter dated August 15, 2000.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ALLTRISTA CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: August 15, 2000 By: /s/ Kevin D. Bower
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Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
99 Letter dated August 15, 2000.
