8-K: Current report filing
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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) September 13, 2002
MIDWEST GRAIN PRODUCTS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
KANSAS 0-17196 48-0531200
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation) File Number)
1300 Main Street
Box 130
Atchison, Kansas 66002
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(913) 367-1480
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 5. Other Events
There was an explosion at the distillery operations of the Company's
Atchison, Kansas plant at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2002.
Initial reports indicate that the damage to the distillery was extensive. The
entire Atchison plant will remain closed until the scope of the damage has been
ascertained and it has been determined that it is safe to resume operations.
Item 7. Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated September 13, 2002.
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.
MIDWEST GRAIN PRODUCTS, INC.
Date: September 13, 2002 By: /s/ Robert G. Booe
Robert G. Booe
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer