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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): October 5, 2000
HELEN OF TROY LIMITED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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BERMUDA 0-23312 74-2692550
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
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ONE HELEN OF TROY PLAZA
EL PASO, TEXAS 79912
(Address of principal executive offices) (ZIP Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (915) 225-8000
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On Thursday, October 5, 2000, Helen of Troy Limited issued a press
release, which is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by
reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) EXHIBITS.
Exhibit No. Description.
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99.1 Press Release of Helen of Troy Limited dated October 5, 2000.
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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.
HELEN OF TROY LIMITED
Date: October 6, 2000 By: /s/ Gerald J. Rubin
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Gerald J. Rubin
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 -- Press Release of the Company dated October 5, 2000.
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