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: September 19, 2003 (Date of the earliest event reported) Home Products International, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State of Incorporation) 0-17237 36-4147027 (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 4501 West 47th Street Chicago, IL 60632 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (773) 890-1010 ITEM 5. Other Events --------------------- On September 19, 2003, Home Products International, Inc. reached an agreement with Fleet Capital Corporation, to amend the Company's loan and security agreement. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS --------------------------------------------------------------------------- c) Exhibits 10.1 Fourth Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement made as of September 19, 2003 by and among Home Products International - North America, Inc. and Fleet Capital Corporation. SIGNATURE 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. Home Products International, Inc. By: /s/ James E. Winslow --------------------------- James E. Winslow Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dated: September 24, 2003 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description -------------- ----------- 10.1 Fourth Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement made as of September 19, 2003 by and among Home Products International - North America, Inc. and Fleet Capital Corporation.