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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): June 20, 2001
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GERALD STEVENS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida 0-05531 65-0971499
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(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
1800 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 954/627-1000
Item 5. Other Events
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As previously announced, on April 23, 2001, Gerald Stevens, Inc. filed
voluntary petitions for itself and certain of its subsidiaries (the "Debtors")
under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the "Bankruptcy Code") in
the United States Bankruptcy Court in Miami, Florida (the "Chapter 11 Cases").
The Chapter 11 Cases have been substantively consolidated, and the cases are
being administered jointly. The Debtors continue to operate the business and
manage their property as debtors-in-possession pursuant to sections 1107 and
1108 of the Bankruptcy Code.
On June 20, 2001, the Debtors submitted to the Bankruptcy Court their
Monthly Financial Report for Business (the "Report") for the period beginning
April 23, 2001 and ending May 31, 2001. A copy of the Report (excluding
attachments filed with the Report submitted to the Bankruptcy Court) is attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Statements, and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Monthly Financial Report For Business
(Excluding Attachments) For the Period
Beginning April 23, 2001 and Ending
May 31, 2001
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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 by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized.
GERALD STEVENS, INC.
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(Registrant)
By /s/ WAYNE MOOR
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Wayne Moor
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: July 19, 2001
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GERALD STEVENS, INC.
Current Report on Form 8-K
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Monthly Financial Report For Business (Excluding Attachments)
For the Period Beginning April 23, 2001 and Ending May 31, 2001
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