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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): December 14, 1999.
WHITEHALL JEWELLERS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 0-028175 36-1433610
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
of Incorporation)
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155 North Wacker Drive
Suite 500
Chicago, Illinois 60606
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 312-782-6800
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Item 5. Other Events.
On December 14, 1999, the registrant issued a press release
announcing that its Board of Directors had declared a three-for-two common stock
split to be effected by a 50% dividend on the registrant's issued shares of
Common Stock and Class B Common Stock. The dividend is to be distributed on
January 4, 2000 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on
December 24, 1999. The press release announcing such stock split is attached
hereto as Exhibit 99 and incorporated herein by reference.
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SIGNATURES
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.
WHITEHALL JEWELLERS, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ John R. Desjardins
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Executive Vice President, Finance
& Administration and
Secretary
Date: December 14, 1999
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EXHIBIT INDEX
The following exhibit is filed herewith as noted below.
Exhibit No. Exhibit
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99 Press Release dated December 14, 1999
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