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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): September 2, 2003
NEWELL RUBBERMAID INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware 1-9608 36-3514169
(State or Other (Commission (IRS Employer
Jurisdiction File Number) Identification No.)
of Incorporation)
Deerfield Corporate Centre One
13010 Morris Road, Suite 100
Alpharetta, Georgia 30004
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (770) 670-2232
Item 5. Other Events.
On September 2, 2003, the Registrant issued a press release announcing
its appointment of three key executives to expanded roles. 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 September 2, 2003,
issued by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
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: September 2, 2003 By: /s/ Dale L. Matschullat
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Dale L. Matschullat
Vice President - General
Counsel and Corporate
Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated September 2, 2003, issued by Newell
Rubbermaid Inc.
EXHIBIT 99.1
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PRESS RELEASE
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Newell Rubbermaid Appoints Three Key Executives To Expanded Roles
ATLANTA, September 2, 2003 - Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (NYSE: NWL) today
announced that to accelerate the deployment of the Newell Rubbermaid
Operational Excellence initiatives throughout the corporation, and to
further streamline the senior management operating structure, it has
appointed three key executives to expanded roles effective
immediately.
James J. Roberts has been named Group President and Chief Operating
Officer of the Rubbermaid / Irwin Group, and Karl F. Kahofer has been
promoted to the role of Group President for Rubbermaid / Irwin's
European and Asian Pacific businesses. Robert S. Parker has been named
Group President and Chief Operating Officer of the Sharpie / Calphalon
Group. Roberts and Parker report to Joseph Galli, Chief Executive
Officer, and Kahofer reports to Roberts.
In a statement Galli said, "This streamlined senior management
operating structure will simplify the rollout of companywide
initiatives critical to our success, including the Newell Rubbermaid
Operational Excellence program. Under Jim and Bob s leadership we
will now be able to drive 'NWL OPEX' faster and more consistently
throughout the company, leading to improved overall operating
results."
Roberts joined Newell Rubbermaid as Group President of the Irwin Group
in April 2001. Over the past two and one-half years he has delivered
exceptional results. His successful integration of two key
acquisitions and his leadership of NWL OPEX both represent important
achievements for the corporation.
Karl Kahofer has been President - Irwin Home Decor & Tools - Europe &
Asia Pacific. He joined the company in August 2001 and has done an
exceptional job leading his team through a comprehensive restructuring
plan and in delivering consistently outstanding results.
Bob Parker is a 20-year veteran of the Sanford (Sharpie) writing
instrument business. As Group President of the Sharpie Group since
1998, he has done an outstanding job developing this business into a
$1.5 billion global writing instrument business delivering exceptional
results.
For financial reporting, the company's segment disclosures for the
Rubbermaid, Irwin, Sharpie and Calphalon groups will remain the same.
Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
The statements contained in this press release that are not historical
in nature are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements
are not guarantees since there are inherent difficulties in predicting
future results, and actual results could differ materially from those
expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. For a list of
major factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those projected, refer to Newell Rubbermaid's first quarter 2003
10-Q, Exhibit 99.1, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
About Newell Rubbermaid
Newell Rubbermaid Inc. is a global marketer of consumer products with
2002 sales of over $7 billion and a powerful brand family including
Sharpie{R}, Paper Mate{R}, Parker{R}, Waterman{R}, Colorific{R},
Rubbermaid{R}, Stain Shield{TM}, Blue Ice{R}, TakeAlongs{R},
Roughneck{R}, Brute{R}, Calphalon{R}, Little Tikes{R}, Graco{R},
Levolor{R}, Kirsch{R}, Shur-Line{R}, BernzOmatic{R}, Goody{R}, Vise-
Grip{R}, Quick-Grip{R}, IRWIN{R}, Lenox{R}, and Marathon{R}. The
company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and employs approximately
43,000 people worldwide.
Company Contacts:
David Honan, Vice President Investor Releations, 770-670-2215
Dean Werner, Director Corporate Communications, 770-670-2215