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): April 16, 2001
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ZANY BRAINY, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant Specified in Charter)
Pennsylvania 0-26185 23-2663337
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(State or Other (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
Jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
Incorporation)
2520 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (610) 278-7800
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Not Applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On April 12, 2001, Zany Brainy, Inc. (the "Company") was advised that the
informal committee of unsecured creditors of the Company (the "Committee") had
agreed that the existing standstill arrangement between the Company and the
Committee was extended through and including April 30, 2001, with the inclusion
of a provision that allows either the Company or the Committee to terminate the
agreement upon 24 hours notice.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ZANY BRAINY, INC.
Date: April 16, 2001 By /s/ Thomas G. Vellios
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Thomas G. Vellios
Acting Chief Executive Officer