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Exhibit 99.1
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Bryan M. DeCordova
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Executive Vice President --
Chief Financial Officer
(972) 409-1581
Christopher J. Holland
Vice President -- Finance
(972) 409-1667
MICHAELS ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF EXCHANGE OFFER TO SEPTEMBER 28, 2001
IRVING, Texas - September 20, 2001 - Michaels Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: MIKE)
today announced that, in light of the impact on various market participants
resulting from recent events in New York and Washington, D.C., it is
extending to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on September 28, 2001, its offer
to exchange up to $200 million aggregate principal amount of its 9 1/4%
senior notes due 2009 for up to $200 million aggregate principal amount of
its existing 9 1/4% senior notes due 2009. The existing notes were issued
and sold in a transaction exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the
Securities Act of 1933. The exchange offer was originally scheduled to expire
at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on September 20, 2001.
Michaels Stores, Inc. also announced that the Exchange Agent has
relocated its office. Consequently, letters of transmittal and existing
notes to be exchanged should be delivered to:
THE BANK OF NEW YORK, EXCHANGE AGENT
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BY REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL: BY HAND OR OVERNIGHT DELIVERY: FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION NUMBER:
The Bank of New York The Bank of New York (for Eligible Institutions Only)
One Campus Drive One Campus Drive (914) 773-5015
Pleasantville, New York 10507 Pleasantville, New York 10507
Attention: Diane Amoroso Attention: Diane Amoroso CONFIRM RECEIPT OF FACSIMILE BY
Reorganization Section Reorganization Section TELEPHONE
(914) 773-5735
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Questions concerning the delivery of appropriate documents and existing
notes should be directed to Diane Amoroso ((914) 773-5735) at the Exchange
Agent.
The existing notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of
1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration
or an applicable exemption from registration requirements. This press
release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer
to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state in which
such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration
or qualification under the securities laws of any such state.
Michaels Stores, Inc. (WWW.MICHAELS.COM) is the world's largest retailer
of arts, crafts, framing, floral, decorative wall decor and seasonal
merchandise for the hobbyist and do-it-yourself home decorator. The Company
owns and operates 669 Michaels stores in 48 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico,
and 128 Aaron Brothers stores, located primarily on the West Coast and 1
wholesale operation located in Dallas, Texas.
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9000 BENT BRANCH DRIVE - IRVING, TEXAS 75063
972/409-1300