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): May 9, 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 May 9, 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 May 14, 2001.
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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: May 10, 2001 By /s/ Thomas G. Vellios
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Thomas G. Vellios
Chief Executive Officer and President
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