8-K 1 pdm205a.txt FORM 8-K 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) December 28, 2001 Snap-on Incorporated -------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-7724 39-0622040 -------- ------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 10801 Corporate Drive, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin 53158-1603 ------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (262) 656-5200 Item 5. Other Events -------------------- On December 28, 2001, Snap-on Incorporated (the "Corporation") issued a press release entitled "Snap-on Arbitration with SPX Reaches Conclusion." The text of the press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99 and incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits ----------------------------------------- (c) Exhibits 99 Press Release of Snap-on Incorporated, dated December 28, 2001. 2 SIGNATURES ---------- Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Snap-on Incorporated has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned duly authorized person. SNAP-ON INCORPORATED Date: January 4, 2002 By: /s/ B.A. Metzger ----------------------------- B.A. Metzger Principal Accounting Officer, Vice President and Controller 3