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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): January 22, 2003
NEWELL RUBBERMAID INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 1-9608 36-3514169
(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 and Required FD Disclosure.
On January 22, 2003, the Registrant issued a press release
announcing the appointment to its board of directors of Dr. Thomas E.
Clarke, president, new business ventures for Nike Inc. The
Registrant's board of directors appointed Dr. Clarke to fill a newly
created vacancy and will nominate him for election at the Registrant's
annual shareholders' meeting May 7 in Chicago. 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 Statements and
Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated January 22, 2003.
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.
NEWELL RUBBERMAID INC.
Date: January 22, 2003 By: /s/ Andrea L. Horne
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Andrea L. Horne
Vice President - Corporate
Development
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated January 22, 2003
EXHIBIT 99.1
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PRESS RELEASE DATED JANUARY 22, 2003
NEWELL RUBBERMAID APPOINTS
NIKE'S THOMAS CLARKE TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FREEPORT, Ill., January 22, 2003 - Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (NYSE: NWL)
today announced the appointment of Dr. Thomas E. Clarke, president,
new business ventures for Nike Inc., and an executive with broad
experience in the consumer products industry, to its board of
directors. Newell Rubbermaid's board appointed Dr. Clarke to fill a
newly created vacancy and will nominate him for election at the
company's annual shareholders' meeting May 7 in Chicago.
In announcing his appointment, Newell Rubbermaid's chief executive
officer Joe Galli cited Dr. Clarke's extensive global brand
management, marketing and product development expertise and
organizational development experience.
Dr. Clarke, age 51, joined Nike in 1980 after completing his PhD in
Biomechanics from Pennsylvania State University and has spent his
entire professional career with the company. In his current role with
Nike, Dr. Clarke is responsible for the recently created new business
ventures operation, which targets new product markets and
diversification efforts for Nike Inc. worldwide. During his six-year
tenure as president and chief operating officer, Nike more than
doubled revenue, progressing from $3.8 billion to over $9.0 billion.
Most notably during this time period, Nike increased business outside
the U.S. by 20% per year, grew apparel almost fourfold to a $3 billion
worldwide business and established credibility in the most important
global sport, football.
"We are very pleased that Tom has agreed to join us and look forward
to the extensive brand development and marketing expertise he brings
to our board of directors," said Mr. Galli. "Tom played an integral
role in the globalization of Nike and will be instrumental in
contributing to the strategic direction of Newell Rubbermaid."
About the Company
Newell Rubbermaid is a global marketer of consumer products with 2001
sales of nearly $7 billion and a powerful brand portfolio including
Sharpie{R}, Paper Mate{R}, Parker{R}, Waterman{R}, Colorific{R},
Rubbermaid{R}, Stain Shield{TM}, Blue Ice{R}, TakeAlongs{TM},
Roughneck{R}, Calphalon{R}, Little Tikes{R}, Graco{R}, Levolor{R},
Kirsch{R}, Shur-Line{R}, BernzOmatic{R}, Goody{R}, Vice-Grip{R},
Quick-Grip{R}, Irwin{R} and Lenox{R}. The company is headquartered in
Freeport, Ill. And employs approximately 48,000 employees worldwide.
Company Contacts
Jesse Herron, Director - Investor Relations, (815) 381-8150
Victoria Gilbert, Manager - Corporate Communications, (815) 381-8151