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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): May 8, 2006 (May 3, 2006)
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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 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
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 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On May 3, 2006, Oneida Ltd. (the "Company") issued a press release
announcing that the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of
New York had entered an interim trading procedures order with
respect to the Company's stock. The order requires, among other
things, that a notice be filed with the Bankruptcy Court and
provided to Oneida of the acquisition or disposition of Oneida
equity securities by any person or entity who is now or becomes an
owner of at least 4.5% of such securities, and that Oneida have the
opportunity to object to the proposed transfer. A copy of the press
release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated
herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & EXHIBITS.
(c.) Exhibits
EXHIBIT 99.1 Press Release dated May 3, 2006.
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: May 8, 2006