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 12, 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 12, 2004, the Company issued a press release, attached hereto as
Exhibit 99-1, addressing the Company's execution of the Third Amendment to the
Exclusivity Agreement with Jarden Corporation, which is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99-2.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
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(a) Not Applicable.
(b) Not Applicable.
(c) Exhibits
99-1 Press Release dated March 12, 2004
99-2 Third Amendment to Exclusivity Agreement dated
March 12, 2004
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 12, 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