acme_8k102610.htm

 
 
UNITED STATES
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

Date of report (date of earliest event reported): October 26, 2010
 
 
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Connecticut
001-07698
06-0236700
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(Commission file number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
60 Round Hill Road, Fairfield, Connecticut
 
 
06824
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (203) 254-6060
 
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ITEM 2.02.  RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
 
On October 26, 2010, Acme United Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2010.  A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report.
 
ITEM 9.01.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
 
(c)           Exhibits
 
Exhibit Number  Description
   
99.1
Press release dated October 26, 2010.
 
 
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.
 
 
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
 
 By /s/  Walter C. Johnsen  
 
Walter C. Johnsen
Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer
  
 
Dated:   October 26, 2010
 

By /s/  Paul G. Driscoll  
 
Paul G. Driscoll
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
 
Dated:   October 26, 2010
 
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EXHIBIT INDEX

 
  Exhibit Number Description
     
  99.1
Press release dated October 26, 2010.

 
 
 
 
 
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