8-K 1 amscan8k-52402.txt CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K 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) May 24,2002 AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-21827 13-3911462 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification incorporation) No.
80 Grasslands Road, Elmsford, New York 10523 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (914) 345-2020 Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure On May 24, 2002, Amscan Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that it has begun reviewing options available to it to effect a recapitalization of the Company. The Company's press release dated May 24, 2002 is incorporated herein by reference and filed as an exhibit hereto. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (a) Not applicable (b) Not applicable (c) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 19 Press Release dated May 24, 2002 of Amscan Holdings, Inc. 2 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. AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC. By: /s/ Michael A. Correale ------------------------------------ Michael A. Correale Chief Financial Officer May 28, 2002 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description 19 Press Release dated May 24, 2002 of Amscan Holdings, Inc.