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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 13, 2005 (June 7, 2005)
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ONEIDA LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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New York 1-5452 15-0405700
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation)
163-181 Kenwood Avenue, Oneida, New York 13421
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (315) 361-3000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS;
APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
(b.) On June 7, 2005, Peter J. Marshall ("Mr. Marshall") announced
his resignation from his position as a Director of Oneida
Ltd. (the "Company") effective as of the end of business
June 9, 2005. Mr. Marshall cited personal reasons for his
decision. Mr. Marshall, a member of the Company's Board of
Directors (the "Board") since 2002, was also a member of the
Board's Executive Committee and was Chair of the Board's
Audit Committee. The information required by this Item is
also incorporated by reference to a press release dated
June 13, 2005, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this
Form.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & EXHIBITS.
(c.) Exhibits
EXHIBIT 99.1 Press Release dated June 13, 2005.
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: June 13, 2005