U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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 17, 2004
CTI INDUSTRIES CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Illinois 0-23115 36-2848943
(State or Other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Jurisdiction Identification No.)
Incorporation)
22160 North Pepper Road, Barrington, IL 60010
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(847) 382-1000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code)
Item No. 7 - Exhibit
(c) The following exhibit is attached hereto:
Exhibit No. Exhibit
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99 Press Release dated May 17, 2004, captioned: "CTI
Industries Reports Major Gains in Income for Its First
Quarter 2004"
Item No. 12 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On May 17, 2004, CTI Industries Corporation issued a press release
reporting earnings and other financial results for its first quarter ended March
31, 2004. A copy of the Press Release is attached as Exhibit 99.
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.
CTI Industries Corporation
(Registrant)
Date: May 18, 2004 By: /s/ Howard W. Schwan
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Howard W. Schwan, President