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): September 2, 1999 THE GYMBOREE CORPORATION - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-21250 94-2615258 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File (IRS Employer incorporation or organization) Number) Identification No.) 700 Airport Boulevard, Burlingame, California 94010-1912 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices of Registrant, including zip code) (650) 579-0600 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Item 5. OTHER EVENTS. On September 2, 1999, the Board of Directors updated and amended certain provisions of The Gymboree Corporation's bylaws. A copy of the Amended and Restated Bylaws is attached hereto as Exhibit 3.2. Item 7. EXHIBITS. Exhibit 3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of The Gymboree Corporation. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. THE GYMBOREE CORPORATION Dated: September 8, 1999 By: /s/ Gary White ---------------------- Gary White Vice Chair, Chief Executive Officer and Director