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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): DECEMBER 5, 2001
MICHAELS STORES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
DELAWARE 0-11822 75-1943604
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
8000 BENT BRANCH DRIVE
IRVING, TEXAS 75063-6041
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (972) 409-1300
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On December 5, 2001, Michaels Stores, Inc. filed a Form 8-A for
Registration of Certain Classes of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(b) or
12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in connection with the listing of
its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange. The description of the
common stock of Michaels Stores, Inc. contained in such Form 8-A is filed
hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Effective February 1, 2002, Michaels Stores, Inc. amended and
restated its 1997 Employees Stock Purchase Plan. A copy of the Michaels
Stores, Inc. Amended and Restated 1997 Employees Stock Purchase Plan is filed
hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(c) EXHIBITS:
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Description of common stock of Michaels Stores, Inc.
contained in Form 8-A for Registration of Certain
Classes of Securities Pursuant to Section 12(b) or 12(g)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Commission File
No. 001-09338, filed December 5, 2001).
99.2 Michaels Stores, Inc. Amended and Restated 1997 Employees
Stock Purchase Plan.
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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 on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
MICHAELS STORES, INC.
By: /s/ Bryan M. DeCordova
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Name: Bryan M. DeCordova
Title: Executive Vice President--
Chief Financial Officer
Date: February 1, 2002
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Description of common stock of Michaels Stores, Inc. contained
in Form 8-A for Registration of Certain Classes of Securities
Pursuant to Section 12(b) or 12(g) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 (Commission File No. 001-09338, filed December 5,
2001).
99.2 Michaels Stores, Inc. Amended and Restated 1997 Employees Stock
Purchase Plan.