As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 14, 1997 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): November 6, 1997 PLAYBOY ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-6813 36-2258830 (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of File Number) Identification Number incorporation) 680 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60611 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (312) 751-8000 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year. - ------------------------------- On November 6, 1997, Playboy Enterprises, Inc. determined to change its fiscal year-end from June 30, which was the fiscal year used in its most recent filing with the Commission, to December 31. The report covering the six- month transition period ending December 31, 1997 will be filed with the Commission on Form 10-K. -2- SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Playboy Enterprises, Inc. has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. PLAYBOY ENTERPRISES, INC. By /s/ Linda G. Havard ---------------------------------- Linda G. Havard Executive Vice President, Finance and Operations and Chief Financial Officer Date: November 14, 1997 -3- EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Sequential Number Document Description Page Number - ------- -------------------- ----------- 99.1 Text of Press Release dated November 14, 1997 -4-