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 17, 2003
Commission File Number0-16986
ACCLAIM ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
(Exact name of the registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | | 38-2698904 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
One Acclaim Plaza, Glen Cove, New York | | 11542 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
(516) 656-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On January 17, 2003, Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. (the “Registrant”), announced that Edmond Sanctis has resigned as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Registrant’s North American Operations. The press release issued by the Registrant on January 17, 2003 is attached hereto.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and 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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| Date: January 17, 2003 | | By: | | /S/ GERARD F. AGOGLIA |
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| | | | | Name: Gerard F. Agoglia Title: Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
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| 99.1 | | Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. Press Release, dated January 17, 2003. |
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