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) May 10, 2005
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AMERICAN BILTRITE INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 1-4773 04-1701350
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
57 River Street, Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts 02481-2097
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(781) 237-6655
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On May 10, 2005, American Biltrite Inc., a Delaware corporation (the
"Company"), issued a press release announcing its financial results for the
three months ended March 31, 2005. A copy of that press release is being
furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to this Item 2.02
of Form 8-K and is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press release dated May 10, 2005.
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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.
Date: May 12, 2005 AMERICAN BILTRITE INC.
By: /s/ Howard N. Feist III
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Name: Howard N. Feist III
Title: Chief Financial Officer