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) January 30, 2002
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HASTINGS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
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(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
TEXAS
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
000-24381 75-1386375
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(COMMISSION FILE NUMBER) (I.R.S. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER)
3601 PLAINS BLVD, AMARILLO, TEXAS 79102
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(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE)
(806) 351-2300
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
NONE
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)
HASTINGS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
Item 5. Other Items
In a press release dated January 30, 2002, Hastings Entertainment, Inc. (the
"Company") announced the appointment of Daryl Lansdale and Ann Lieff to its
board of directors. In addition, the Company announced the resignation of Craig
Lentzsch from its board of directors.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99 Press release dated January 30, 2002.
HASTINGS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
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.
Date: January 31, 2002 Hastings Entertainment, Inc.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Dan Crow
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Dan Crow
Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
INDEX TO EXHIBIT
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NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99 Press release dated January 30, 2002.
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