UNITED STATES
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 11, 2015
JAKKS PACIFIC, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 0-28104 | 95-4527222 |
(State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
22619 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, California | 90265 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (310) 456-7799
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
¨ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
¨ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 8.01. Other Events.
Stock and/or Convertible Note Buy-Back
On June 16, 2015 we issued a press release announcing that based upon the unanimous approval of the independent directors, our Board of Directors has authorized us to purchase, from time to time through March 31, 2016, up to an aggregate of $30.0 million of our outstanding common stock and/or convertible notes through open market repurchases or in privately negotiated transactions. A copy of the press release is attached hereto.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) | Exhibits |
Exhibit | Description |
99.1 | Press release dated June 16, 2015 |
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.
JAKKS PACIFIC, INC. | ||
Dated: June 16, 2015 | ||
By: | /s/ JOEL M. BENNETT | |
Joel M. Bennett, CFO |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit | Description |
99.1 | Press release dated June 16, 2015 |