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): October 30, 2000 FRENCH FRAGRANCES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Florida 1-6370 59-0914138 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 14100 N.W. 60th Avenue Miami Lakes, Florida 33014 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (305) 818-8000 ____________________________________________________________________ (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) 2 Item 5. Other Events. ------------ On October 30, 2000, French Fragrances, Inc. (The "Company") entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Elizabeth Arden prestige fragrance, cosmetics and skin care lines and the Elizabeth Taylor prestige fragrance lines. Filed herewith and incorporated herein by reference is a copy of the Company press release, dated October 31, 2000, announcing the transaction. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. --------------------------------------------------------- (c) Exhibits. (99) Press Release dated October 31, 2000. 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 hereunto duly authorized. FRENCH FRAGRANCES, INC. Date: October 31, 2000. /s/ E. Scott Beattie ------------------------ E. Scott Beattie Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer FRENCH FRAGRANCES, INC. FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Exhibit Index Exhibit No. Description Page - ----------- ----------- ---- (99) Press Release dated October 31, 2000. 4