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) April 19, 2001
MATTHEWS STUDIO EQUIPMENT GROUP
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-18102 95-1447751
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(Commission file number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
3111 North Kenwood Street, Burbank, CA 91505
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(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)
(818) 525-5200
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
report)
Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
On April 19, 2001, Four Star Lighting, Inc. ("Four Star") which is a
subsidiary of Matthews Studio Equipment Group (the "Company") signed an Asset
Purchase Agreement with Four Star Acquisition Company, LLC (the "Buyer") to sell
Four Star's operation for $12.65 million. The transaction is a sale of assets,
with the Buyer assuming only specified liabilities. The transaction was reached
through arms' length negotiation.
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including
conditions that may be imposed by the bankruptcy court. Closing of the
transaction is to occur no later than June 8, 2001.
Copies of the Company's Press Release and the Asset Purchase Agreement are
attached as exhibits.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
MATTHEWS STUDIO EQUIPMENT GROUP
(Registrant)
Date: May 2, 2001 By: /s/ Ellen Gordon
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Ellen Gordon
Estate Representative
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(2)(c) Exhibits
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Document Description
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10.29 Asset Purchase Agreement dated April 19, 2001,
between Four Star Lighting, Inc. and Four Star
Acquisition Company, LLC, but without Schedules.
99.10 Press Release