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) August 30, 2004 -------------------------------- ONEIDA LTD. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) NEW YORK 1-5452 15-0405700 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification Number) 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 ------------------------------ Former name or former address, if changed since last report N/A --------------------- ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to a press release dated August 30, 2004, which is attached as an exhibit to this Form. ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & EXHIBITS. (c.) Exhibits EXHIBIT 99.1 Press Release dated August 30, 2004. 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/ PETER J. KALLET ------------------- Peter J. Kallet Chairman of the Board, President & Chief Executive Officer Dated: August 30, 2004 STATEMENT OF DIFFERENCES The trademark symbol shall be expressed as................................ 'TM'