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: June 16, 1999
Hasbro, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Rhode Island 1-6682 05-0155090
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
1027 Newport Avenue,
Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02861
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number including area code: (401) 431-8697
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events.
On June 16, 1999, the Board of Directors of Hasbro, Inc. (the
"Company") approved the extension of the benefits afforded by the Company's
existing rights plan by adopting a new shareholder rights plan. The new
plan, like the existing plan, is intended to deter coercive or partial
offers which will not provide fair value to all shareolders and enhance the
Board's ability to represent all shareholders and thereby maximize
shareholder values.
Pursuant to the new Rights Agreement between the Company and
Bank Boston, N.A., as Rights Agent (the "1999 Rights Agreement"), one Right
will be issued for each outstanding share of common stock, par value $.50
per share, of the Company on June 30, 1999. Each of the new Rights will
entitle the registered holder to purchase from the Company one
ten-thousandth of a share of Series C Junior Participating Preference
Stock, par value $2.50 per share, at a price of $140 per one ten-thousandth
of a share. The Rights generally will not become exercisable unless and
until, among other things, any person acquires 15% or more of the
outstanding shares of common stock. The new Rights are redeemable under
certain circumstances at $.01 per Right and will expire, unless earlier
redeemed or extended, on June 30, 2009.
The description and terms of the new Rights are set forth in
the 1999 Rights Agreement, a copy of which is filed herewith and is
incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Exhibit
4 Rights Agreement, dated as of June 16, 1999, between Hasbro,
Inc. and BankBoston, N.A., which includes as Exhibit B thereto,
the Form of Rights Certificate.
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.
HASBRO, INC.
By: /s/ Phillip H. Waldoks
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Name: Phillip H. Waldoks
Title: Senior Vice President - Corporate
Legal Affairs and Secretary
Date: June 16, 1999
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Exhibit Page
4 Rights Agreement, dated as of June 16, 1999,
between Hasbro, Inc. and BankBoston, N.A., which
includes as Exhibit B thereto, the Form of
Rights Certificate.