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): January 16, 2004
SCHOOL SPECIALTY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Wisconsin | | 000-24385 | | 39-0971239 |
| (State or other jurisdiction | | (Commission file number) | | (IRS Employer |
| of incorporation) | | | | Identification No.) |
W6316 Design Drive
Greenville, Wisconsin 54942
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (920) 734-5712
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
On January 16, 2004, School Specialty, Inc. issued a press release announcing the signing of definitive acquisition agreements to acquire select Children’s Publishing assets of McGraw-Hill Education and the stock of Califone International, Inc. The press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c)Exhibits
Exhibit
No.
| | Description
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| 99.1 | | Press Release of School Specialty, Inc., dated January 16, 2004. |
SIGNATURE
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 thereunto duly authorized.
| | | | | | | SCHOOL SPECIALTY, INC. (Registrant) |
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Date: January 16, 2004 | | | | | | /s/ David J. Vander Zanden
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| | | | | | | David J. Vander Zanden President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) |
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Date: January 16, 2004 | | | | | | /s/ Mary M. Kabacinski
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| | | | | | | Mary M. Kabacinski Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
No.
| | Description
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| 99.1 | | Press Release of School Specialty, Inc., dated January 16, 2004. |
