SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
August 17, 2004
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Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported)
THE GYMBOREE CORPORATION
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 000-21250 942615258
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
700 Airport Boulevard, Suite 200, Burlingame, CA 94010-1912
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
(650) 579-0600
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure
On August 17, 2004, The Gymboree Corporation issued a press release
regarding several matters, including the planned closure of the Company's United
Kingdom and Ireland retail operations. A copy of the press release is attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and the paragraphs under the heading "Closure of United
Kingdom and Ireland Retail Operations" are incorporated herein by reference. The
press release should be read in conjunction with the note regarding
forward-looking statements, which is included in the text of the press release.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release of The Gymboree Corporation issued August 17, 2004.
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On August 17, The Gymboree Corporation issued a press release announcing
several matters, including its second quarter financial results. A copy of the
press release is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by
reference. The press release should be read in conjunction with the note
regarding forward-looking statements, which is included in the text of the press
release.
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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.
THE GYMBOREE CORPORATION
By /s/ Myles B. McCormick
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Dated: August 17, 2004 Myles B. McCormick
Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit Index
99.1 Press Release of The Gymboree Corporation issued August 17, 2004.
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