================================================================================ 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): MARCH 22, 2002 MICHAELS STORES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) DELAWARE 001-09338 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 ================================================================================ ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On March 22, 2002, Michaels Stores, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that the Company's 2002 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on June 20, 2002. A copy of the press release is incorporated herein by reference and is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits: Exhibit Number Description ------ ----------- 99.1 Press Release, dated March 22, 2002 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 -------------------------------------- Bryan M. DeCordova, Executive Vice President -- Chief Financial Officer Date: March 22, 2002 INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit Number Description ------ ----------- 99.1 Press Release, dated March 22, 2002