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): November 22, 2002
NEWELL RUBBERMAID INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
DELAWARE 1-9608 36-3514169
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
29 East Stephenson Street, Freeport, Illinois 61032-0943
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (815) 235-4171
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On November 22, 2002, the Registrant issued a press release announcing
that it had reached a definitive agreement to acquire American Saw &
Mfg. Company. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND
EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated November 22, 2002, issued by
Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
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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.
NEWELL RUBBERMAID INC.
Date: November 22, 2002 By: /s/ Andrea L. Horne
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Andrea L. Horne
Vice President-Corporate
Development and Corporate
Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated November 22, 2002, issued by
Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
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