Applica Incorporated
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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): February 26, 2004

APPLICA INCORPORATED

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number 1-10177

     
Florida   59-1028301
 
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
     
5980 Miami Lakes Drive, Miami Lakes, Florida   33014
 
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (305) 362-2611

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SIGNATURE
Exhibit Index
PRESS RELEASE

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Item 12.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

         On February 26, 2004, Applica Incorporated issued a press release describing its results of operations for its three and twelve months ended December 31, 2003. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99 to this report. This information is not deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not incorporated by reference into any Securities Act registration statements.

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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, thereunto duly authorized.

         
Date: February 26, 2004   Applica Incorporated
         
    By:   /s/ Terry Polistina
       
    Terry Polistina, Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer of Applica Incorporated

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Exhibit Index

     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
99   Applica Incorporated Press Release dated February 26, 2004

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