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): September 26, 2002
HELEN OF TROY LIMITED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
BERMUDA 0-23312 74-2692550
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
CLARENDON HOUSE
CHURCH STREET
HAMILTON, BERMUDA
(Business address of registrant)
ONE HELEN OF TROY PLAZA
EL PASO, TEXAS 79912
(United States mailing address of registrant)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (915) 225-8000
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On Thursday, September 26, 2002, Helen of Troy Limited issued a press
release, which is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by
reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) EXHIBITS.
Exhibit No. Description.
----------- -----------
99.1 Press Release of Helen of Troy Limited dated September 26,
2002.
2
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.
HELEN OF TROY LIMITED
Date: September 26, 2002 By: /s/ Russell G. Gibson
--------------------------------
Russell G. Gibson
Senior Vice President, Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
3
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
------- -----------
99.1 -- Press Release of the Company dated September 26, 2002.
4