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 12, 2005
SCHOOL SPECIALTY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Wisconsin | 000-24385 | 39-0971239 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
W6316 Design Drive Greenville, Wisconsin 54942 |
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (920) 734-5712
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) |
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Item 8.01.Other Items.
On September 12, 2005, School Specialty, Inc. issued a press release announcing that the Merger with an affiliate of Bain capital was approved by its shareholders. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01.Exhibits.
Exhibit No. | Description |
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99.1 | Press Release dated September 12, 2005 |
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.
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Dated: September 12, 2005 | By:/s/ Mary M. Kabacinski |
| Mary M. Kabacinski Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Description |
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99.1 | Press Release dated September 12, 2005 |
