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): July 24, 2001
GLOBAL SPORTS, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-16611 04-2958132
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
1705 First Avenue
King of Prussia, PA 19406
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (610) 265-3229
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Item 5. Other Events.
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On December 28, 2000, Global Sports, Inc. ("Global Sports") completed its
previously announced acquisition of Fogdog, Inc. ("Fogdog") in a stock-for-stock
transaction.
This Current Report on Form 8-K is being filed to include the consent of
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Fogdog's accountants, to the incorporation by
reference of their report dated January 31, 2000 on the financial statements of
Fogdog contained in Global Sports' Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January
12, 2001 into the following Registration Statements of Global Sports: (i)
Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-54062) filed with the
Commission on January 19, 2001; (ii) Registration Statement on Form S-8
(Registration No. 333-54060) filed with the Commission on January 19, 2001;
(iii) Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-53982) filed with
the Commission on January 19, 2001; (iv) Registration Statement on Form S-8
(Registration No. 333-47760) filed with the Commission on October 11, 2000; and
(v) Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-49363) filed with
the Commission on April 3, 1998.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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The following exhibits are being filed as part of this report:
(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired.
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N/A
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
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N/A
(c) Exhibits:
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Number Title
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23.1 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
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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.
GLOBAL SPORTS, INC.
/s/ Michael G. Rubin
By: ------------------------------
Michael G. Rubin
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Date: July 24, 2001
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