UNITED STATES
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): January 9, 2003
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Atlantic Premium Brands, Ltd.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 1-13747 36-3761400
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
650 Dundee Road, Suite 370, Northbrook, Illinois 60062
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(847) 412-6200
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On January 9, 2003, Alan F. Sussna resigned as the Company's President
and Chief Executive Officer to pursue other interests. Mr. Sussna also resigned
from the Company's Board of Directors. At this time, Thomas M. Dalton, the
Company's current Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, was
appointed to the additional position of President, effective immediately. On
January 9, 2003, the Company issued two press releases attached as Exhibits 99.1
and 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K announcing these events. We
encourage you to read these press releases. The information contained in these
press releases is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Not Applicable.
(b) Not Applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release of the Company dated January 9, 2003 regarding
CEO resignation
99.2 Press Release of the Company dated January 9, 2003 regarding
appointment of new principal executive officer
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.
ATLANTIC PREMIUM BRANDS, LTD.
By: /s/ Thomas M. Dalton
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Name: Thomas M. Dalton
Title: President, Chief Financial Officer and
Chief Operating Officer
Dated as of January 9, 2003
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit # Description
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99.1 Press Release of the Company dated January 9, 2003
regarding CEO resignation
99.2 Press Release of the Company dated January 9, 2003
regarding appointment of new principal executive officer