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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):    March 20, 2003


UNITED INDUSTRIES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

333-76055
(Commission File Number)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		   43-1025604
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2150 SCHUETZ ROAD
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 63146
(Address of principal executive offices, with zip code)

(314) 427-0780
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address,
if changed since last report)


Item 5.    Other Events.

        On March 20, 2003, United Industries Corporation issued a press release announcing that it is proposing to offer in a private placement $75,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 97/8% Series C Senior Subordinated Notes.

        A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.


Item 7.    Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits

 
   Exhibit No.
   Description
    
    99.1   Press Release dated March 20, 2003    

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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.

 
    
    

 
 
UNITED INDUSTRIES CORPORATION

 
 
By:
 
/s/  DANIEL J. JOHNSTON      
    Name:   Daniel J. Johnston
    Title:   Executive Vice President and
Date: March 20, 2003       Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer
and Principal Accounting
Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.
   Description
    
99.1   Press Release dated March 20, 2003    


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