UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
March 29, 2004
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
DIXON TICONDEROGA COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-8689 23-0973760
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(State of (Commission File (IRS Employer I.D.
Incorporation) Number) Number)
195 INTERNATIONAL PARKWAY
HEATHROW, FLORIDA 32746
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(407) 829-9000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 5. Other Events.
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On March 29, 2004, the Company issued a press release, attached hereto
as Exhibit 99-1, addressing the termination of discussions between it and Jarden
Corporation with respect to a possible transaction between the companies. Also
attached as Exhibits 99-2 through 99-4 are documents terminating related
agreements.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
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(a) Not Applicable.
(b) Not Applicable.
(c) Exhibits
99-1 Press Release dated March 26, 2004
99-2 Termination of Exclusivity Agreement
99-3 Termination of Option Agreement
99-4 Termination of Support Agreements
SIGNATURES
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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.
DIXON TICONDEROGA COMPANY
Dated: March 29, 2004
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By: /s/ Richard A. Asta
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Richard A. Asta
Executive Vice President of Finance and
Chief Financial Officer