SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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 10, 2004
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ONEIDA LTD.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
NEW YORK 1-5452 15-0405700
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification Number)
163-181 KENWOOD AVENUE, ONEIDA, NEW YORK 13421
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (315) 361-3000
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report N/A
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ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On December 10, 2004, Oneida Ltd. issued a press release
announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended
October 30, 2004. A copy of the press release is attached hereto
as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information contained in Item 7.01 to this Form 8-K and
Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section
18 of the Securities Act of 1934, nor shall they be deemed
incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act
of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific
reference in such filing.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & EXHIBITS.
(c.) Exhibits
EXHIBIT 99.1 Press Release dated December 10, 2004.
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.
ONEIDA LTD.
By: /s/ ANDREW G. CHURCH
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Andrew G. Church
Senior Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: December 10, 2004