8-K 1 november2720028k.txt 8-K DATED NOVEMBER 27, 2002 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) November 27, 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 incorporation) No.) Identification 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 November 27, 2002, Amscan Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that it had signed commitment letters with Goldman Sachs Credit Partners L.P., which will enable the Company to refinance and significantly extend the maturity of its senior debt facilities. Additionally, the Company announced that it has decided not to pursue a public offering of shares of common stock at this time given valuations currently available in the equity markets. The Company's press release dated November 27, 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 November 27, 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 December 2, 2002 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description 19 Press Release dated November 27, 2002 of Amscan Holdings, Inc.