SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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): December 2, 2002
LIBBEY INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-12084 34-1559357
(State of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
identification No.)
300 Madison Avenue
Toledo, Ohio 43604
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (419) 325-2100
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
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On December 2, 2002 Libbey Inc. (the "Company") through a press release
announced that the Company through a subsidiary acquired substantially
all of the assets of the Traex business of Menasha Corporation pursuant
to an Asset Purchase Agreement between the Company and Menasha
Corporation.
The Traex business manufactures and markets a wide-range of plastic
products, including glassware washing and storage racks, trays,
dispensers and organizers for the foodservice industry. It operates a
manufacturing and distribution facility in Dane, Wisconsin, and employs
approximately 100 associates.
(c) EXHIBITS
Exhibit
No. Description
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99 Text of press release dated December 2, 2002.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
LIBBEY INC.
Registrant
Date: December 4, 2002 By: /s/ Kenneth G. Wilkes
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Kenneth G. Wilkes
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description Page No.
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99 Text of press release dated December 2, 2002 E-1