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): June 1, 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 organization) Identification No.)
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 June 2, 2000, Alltrista Corporation issued a press release announcing
the acquisition by Alltrista Corporation as of June 1, 2000, of the assets of
Synergy World, Inc., a Missouri based designer and marketer of portable
restrooms. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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The following exhibits are filed as a part of this report:
(a) Not Applicable
(b) Not Applicable
(c) Exhibits
99 Press release dated June 2, 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: June 13, 2000 By: /s/ Kevin D. Bower
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Kevin D. Bower
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
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99 Press release dated June 2, 2000.
