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): May 2, 2005

 

CRUZAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

 

1-13453

 

59-1284057

(State of Incorporation)

 

(Commission File Number)

 

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

222 Lakeview Avenue, Suite 1500, West Palm Beach, FL

 

33401

(Address of principal executive office)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (561) 655-8977

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

o    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

o    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

o    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

o    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 


 

CRUZAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.

 

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

 

Item 8.01               Other Events.

 

On May 2, 2005, Todhunter International, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that it had filed a Certificate of Amendment with the Delaware Secretary of State to formally change its name to Cruzan International, Inc.  The name change was approved by shareholders at the Company’s annual meeting on March 15, 2005.  In conjunction with its new corporate identity, the Company’s common stock will commence trading on the American Stock Exchange under the new ticker symbol “RUM,” beginning the opening of business on Tuesday, May 3, 2005.

 

A copy of the press release relating to the foregoing is set forth as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01               Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(a)           Financial Statements of Business Acquired.

 

Not applicable.

 

(b)           Pro Forma Financial Information.

 

Not applicable.

 

(c)           Exhibits.

 

99.1         The Company’s Press Release, dated May 2, 2005.

 

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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.

 

 

CRUZAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:

May 2, 2005

 

By:

 

/s/ Ezra Shashoua

 

 

Ezra Shashoua

 

 

Executive Vice President and

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

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EXHIBIT 99.1

 

Press Release

 

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