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FORM 8-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) May 16, 1996
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15 (d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission file number: 1-13418
FALCON BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
DELAWARE 36-3931893
(State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.)
TWO NORTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606
(Address of Principal Executive Office)
(312) 906-9700
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
NOT APPLICABLE
(FORMER NAME, FORMER ADDRESS AND FORMER FISCAL YEAR, IF CHANGED SINCE LAST
REPORT)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On May 16, 1996, Falcon Building Products, Inc. announced that its air
distribution subsidiary acquired certain assets of Woodwinds, Inc.
The press release announcing the above is attached as an exhibit hereto.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release issued by Falcon Building Products, Inc. on
May 16, 1996.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
FALCON BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC.
By: /s/ Sam A. Cottone
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Sam A. Cottone
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: May 17, 1996
EXHIBIT 99.1
CONTACT: GUS ATHAS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(312) 906-6860
FALCON BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC. ACQUIRES WOODWINDS, INC.
CHICAGO, MAY 16, 1996 -- Falcon Building Products, Inc. (NYSE: FB) today
announced that its air distribution subsidiary acquired certain assets of
Woodwinds, Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Woodwinds, Inc., located in Crystal Lake, Illinois, is a manufacturer of
decorative registers and grilles serving residential consumers through
national and local retail outlets, including both home improvement centers
and retail chains. With annual sales of approximately $3 million, Woodwinds
offers an extensive product line of wood, brass and steel products in a wide
variety of colors and designs, allowing consumers the option of upgrading
from traditional functional products to more stylish, decor matching
accessories.
Commenting on the acquisition, William K. Hall, President and Chief
Executive Officer, said, "This acquisition broadens our existing product line
of decorative registers and grilles. It's an excellent example of Falcon's
strategic objective to make complementary, niche acquisitions within our
existing areas of expertise and will enable us to accelerate the planned
expansion of our air distribution products into the retail distribution
channel."
Headquartered in Chicago, Falcon Building Products is a leading North
American manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered building products
serving the residential, light commercial and consumer markets.
