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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): July 12, 2000
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Atlantic Premium Brands, Ltd.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 1-13747 36-3761400
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
650 Dundee Road, Suite 370, Northbrook, Illinois 60062
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (847) 412-6200
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On July 12, 2000, Atlantic Premium Brands, Ltd. (the "Company")
announced that its Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to $400,000
of the Company's common stock in the open market or in privately negotiated
transactions. On July 12, 2000, the Company also announced the resignation of
Rick Inatome from its Board of Directors, effective as of June 29, 2000. On July
12, 2000, the Company issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99 to this
Current Report on Form 8-K announcing the stock repurchase program and Mr.
Inatome's resignation. The information contained in this press release is
incorporated herein by reference.
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Not Applicable.
(b) Not Applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
99 Press Release of the Company dated July 12, 2000*
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* Filed herewith.
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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.
ATLANTIC PREMIUM BRANDS, LTD.
By: /s/ Thomas M. Dalton
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Name: Thomas M. Dalton
Title: Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
Dated as of July 12, 2000.
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit # Description
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99 Press Release of the Company dated July 12, 2000*
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* Filed herewith.
