UNITED STATES
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) November 3, 2004
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AMERICAN BILTRITE INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 04-1701350 04-1701350
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(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of No.) Identification No.)
Incorporation)
57 River Street, Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts 02481-2097
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(781) 237-6655
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(Registrant's telephone number, including
area code)
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
On November 3, 2004, American Biltrite Inc. and its majority-owned
subsidiary K&M Associates L.P. entered into an amendment to its existing credit
agreement with Fleet National Bank. The amendment extended the expiration date
of the credit agreement to January 1, 2006 and amended certain definitions and
reporting requirements under the credit agreement. The amendment is filed hereto
as Exhibit 10.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit
Number Description
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Amendment No. 3 to Credit Agreement, dated as of
November 3, 2004, among American Biltrite Inc., K&M
10.1 Associates L.P. and Fleet National Bank
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.
Date: November 8, 2004 AMERICAN BILTRITE INC.
By: /s/ Howard N. Feist III
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Name: Howard N. Feist III
Title: Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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10.1 Amendment No. 3 to Credit Agreement, dated as of
November 3, 2004, among American Biltrite Inc., K&M
Associates L.P. and Fleet National Bank