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): March 26, 2013

Norcraft Companies, L.P.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)




Delaware	333-114924	36-4231718
(State or Other Jurisdiction of	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization)		Identification No.)

3020 Denmark Avenue, Suite 100

Eagan, MN 55121

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (800) 297-0661

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:

[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under Exchange Act (17 CFR 240-14a-12)

[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240-14d-2(b))

[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

ITEM 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On March 26, 2013, Norcraft Companies, L.P. issued a press release reporting financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2012.

The information included in this Item 2.02 of Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in, any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated March 26, 2013.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: March 26, 2013 By: ___/s/ Leigh Ginter__

Leigh Ginter

Chief Financial Officer

NORCRAFT COMPANIES LP 8-K