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): May 14, 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.)
1033 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 600, Northbrook, Illinois 60062
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(847) 412-6200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On May 14, 2003, the Board of Directors of Atlantic Premium Brands,
Ltd. (the "Company") authorized the withdrawal of the Company's common shares
from listing and registration on the American Stock Exchange. The delisting is
expected to become effective within the next 60 days. Upon the granting of its
application to voluntarily delist by the SEC, the Company intends to take the
necessary steps to suspend its filing obligations with the SEC.
On May 15, 2003, the Company issued a press release attached as Exhibit
99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K announcing this event. We encourage you
to read the press release. The information contained in the press release 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 May 15, 2003 regarding
voluntary filing to delist its shares
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 May 15, 2003
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit # Description
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99.1 Press Release of the Company dated May 15, 2003 regarding
voluntary filing to delist its shares