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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest
event reported) April 22, 1996
Tambrands Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-8714 (13-1366500)
(State of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
incorporation) Identification No.)
777 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, New York 10604
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(914) 696-6000
(Registrant's telephone number,
including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Items 1-4. Not Applicable.
Item 5. Other Events.
Information Concerning Forward-Looking Statements.
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The Company has made and may from time to time make forward-looking statements
concerning future earnings or events or conditions that may affect the Company's
future earnings. Forward-looking statements are made based upon management's
expectations and belief concerning future developments and their potential
effect upon the Company. There can be no assurance that future developments will
be in accordance with management's expectations or that the effect of future
developments on the Company will be those anticipated by management.
The Company wishes to caution readers that the assumptions that form the
basis for forward-looking statements concerning earnings for the balance of 1996
and thereafter or events or conditions that may affect such earnings are based
on many factors that are beyond the Company's ability to control or estimate
precisely, such as future market conditions and the behavior of other market
participants. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from such forward-looking statements are the following:
- the market reception given the Company's new
products, including TAMPAX NATURALS;
- competitive pressures, including new product
developments or increased advertising or
promotional activity by existing or new
competitors or growth in the private label
tampon segment;
- changes in the market for raw or packaging
materials, which could impact the Company's
manufacturing costs;
- changes in the pricing of the products of the
Company or its competitors;
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- changes in consumer preferences affecting the usage of tampons;
- the loss of a significant customer;
- the costs and uncertainties associated with
implementation of actions resulting from the
Company's ongoing evaluation of its business
strategies and organizational structures;
- production delays or inefficiencies;
- the costs and other effects of legal and
administrative cases and proceedings,
settlements and investigations;
- real or perceived safety or quality issues
with respect to the Company's products,
whether arising from tampering or otherwise;
and
- changes in U.S. or international economic or
political conditions, such as inflation or
fluctuations in interest or foreign exchange
rates.
While the Company periodically reassesses material trends and uncertainties
affecting the Company's results of operations and financial condition in
connection with its preparation of management's discussion and analysis of
results of operations and financial condition contained in its quarterly and
annual reports, the Company does not intend to review or revise any particular
forward-looking statement in light of future events.
Item 6. Not Applicable.
Item 7. Exhibits.
Not Applicable.
Item 8. Not Applicable.
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SIGNATURE
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.
Tambrands Inc.
By /s/ Susan J. Riley
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Name: Susan J. Riley
Title: Senior Vice President --
Chief Financial Officer
Date: April 22, 1996
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