8-K 1 d8k.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) February 14, 2002 ----------------- STANDARD COMMERCIAL CORPORATION -------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) North Carolina -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-9875 13-1337610 ----------------------------------- --------------------------------- (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer ID Number) 2201 Miller Road, Wilson, North Carolina 27893 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (252) 291-5507 ----------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events. ------------ On February 14, 2002, the Registrant issued the press release attached as an exhibit hereto. 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. STANDARD COMMERCIAL CORPORATION Date: February 14, 2002 /s/ Robert A. Sheets ---------------------------------------- Robert A. Sheets, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)