1 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): October 2, 1998 STUART ENTERTAINMENT, INC. ------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-10737 84-0402207 ------------------------------- ----------- ------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 3211 Nebraska Avenue Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501 ------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (712) 323-1488 Not Applicable -------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) 2 Item 5. Other Events. On October 2, 1998, Albert F. Barber resigned his positions as Chairman of the Board of Directors ("Chairman") and Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of Stuart Entertainment, Inc. for personal and family reasons. The Company has appointed Joseph M. Valandra as the Company's Chairman and CEO. Mr. Valandra previously served as the Vice President of Grand Casinos, Inc. Additional information is contained in the Company's press release dated September 30, 1998, attached hereto as Exhibit 20. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits 20 Press Release dated September 30, 1998. 3 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 thereunto duly authorized. STUART ENTERTAINMENT, INC. Date: October 9, 1998 By: /s/ PAUL C. TUNINK ------------------------------- Paul C. Tunink, Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer 4 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Exhibit Description - ----------- ------------------- 20 Press Release dated September 30, 1998