-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, UcwwGZ1c76+BzICPTnQaNPh7sJmdjplYUGYeh+/sXAk+vg3gN3p+IKKcmOaec3dl QH7py1QUFRKWdBrRz2q56g== 0001275927-06-000026.txt : 20060714 0001275927-06-000026.hdr.sgml : 20060714 20060714141954 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001275927-06-000026 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20060712 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20060714 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20060714 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AMSCAN HOLDINGS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001024729 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: PAPERBOARD CONTAINERS & BOXES [2650] IRS NUMBER: 133911462 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-14107 FILM NUMBER: 06962374 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 80 GRASSLANDS ROAD CITY: ELMSFORD STATE: NY ZIP: 10523 BUSINESS PHONE: 9143452020 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 80 GRASSLANDS ROAD CITY: ELMSFORD STATE: NY ZIP: 10523 8-K 1 form8k_07122006.txt FORM 8-K DATED JULY 12, 2006 ================================================================================ UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 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) July 12, 2006 Amscan Holdings, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 000-21827 13-3911462 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 80 Grasslands Road Elmsford, NY 10523 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (914) 345-2020 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) 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)) ================================================================================ Section 8 Other Events Item 8.1 Other Events. On July 12, 2006, Amscan Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") announced, through a press release, that it had appointed Lisa Laube, 43, as President of Party City Corporation ("Party City"), its wholly-owned subsidiary. Prior to her appointment as President, Ms. Laube served as Party City's Chief Merchandising Officer since 2004 and, most recently, as a member of Party City's Executive Committee. A copy of the press release announcing Ms. Laube's appointment issued by the Company is attached as Exhibit 99.1. In addition, on July 12, 2006, Party City announced, through a press release, that it had appointed George Granoff, 60, as its Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Granoff, 60, had been working closely with the Company in an executive consulting capacity for the past four months and will immediately assume responsibilities for store operations, information technology, merchandise planning and allocation and human resources. A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Granoff's appointment issued by Party City is attached as Exhibit 99.2. Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (a) Not applicable (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable (d) Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated July 12, 2006, issued by Amscan Holdings, Inc. Exhibit 99.2 Press Release dated July 12, 2006, issued by Party City Corporation. 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. Date: July 14, 2006 By: /s/ Michael A. Correale -------------------------- Michael A. Correale Chief Financial Officer 3 EX-99 2 ex99_1.txt EXHIBIT 99.1 - AMSCAN PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gerry Rittenberg Chief Executive Officer Amscan Holdings, Inc. 914-345-2020 AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC. NAMES LISA LAUBE PRESIDENT OF PARTY CITY CORPORATION ELMSFORD N.Y., July 12, 2006 - Amscan Holdings, Inc. today named Lisa Laube as President of Party City. In her new role, Ms. Laube will oversee all of the operations of Party City's retail network of over 500 company-owned and franchise stores. Ms. Laube, 43, has served as Party City's Chief Merchandising Officer since 2004 and most recently as a key member of its Executive Committee. Ms. Laube also brings over 20 years of retail experience from executive positions held at The White Barn Candle Company, a division of Bath and Body Works, Linens `n Things and Macy's. "Lisa is a highly qualified executive who brings both experience and enthusiasm to her new role," said Gerry Rittenberg, CEO of Amscan Holdings, Inc. "She is ideally suited to lead the Party City retail store network and we are confident Lisa will position Party City for continued growth and success." Ms. Laube will assume her new responsibilities immediately. Party City is America's largest party goods retail chain operating more that 500 company-owned and franchise stores in the United States and Puerto Rico. Amscan Holdings, Inc. designs, manufactures, contracts for manufacture and distributes party goods, including paper and plastic tableware, metallic balloons, accessories, novelties, gifts and stationery. In December 2005, Amscan Holdings completed its acquisition of Party City Corporation. Certain statements in this release are forward-looking and made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause our actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted results. Those risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the effect of price and product competition in the party goods industry in general and in our specific market areas, our ability to anticipate customer demand for products and to design and develop products that will appeal to our customers, our ability to identify and realize acquisition synergies, the availability and terms of capital to fund capital improvements, acquisitions and ongoing operations, the effect of fluctuation in interest rates and foreign currency, our ability to manage successfully our franchise program, our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, the effect of changes in raw material and other costs of goods and services and economic conditions in general. Please see our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion and analysis of these and other risks and uncertainties. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are made as of the date of this release, and we have no obligation or intention to update or revise such forward-looking statements. # # # EX-99 3 ex99_2.txt EXHIBIT 99.2 - PARTY CITY PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lisa Laube President Party City Corporation 973-453-0888 PARTY CITY CORPORATION NAMES GEORGE GRANOFF EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER ROCKAWAY N.J., July 12, 2006 - Party City Corporation today announced the appointment of George Granoff as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, America's largest party goods retail chain. Mr. Granoff, 60, has been working closely with the Company in an executive consulting capacity for the past four months and will immediately assume responsibilities for store operations, information technology, merchandise planning and allocation and human resources. Prior to joining Party City, from 1992 to 2005, Mr. Granoff owned and operated a retail store concept specializing in fine arts materials and also founded Sherborn Optical, a specialty store within a store concept. Prior to 1992, Mr. Granoff led both the Ames and Bradlees chain of department stores as President and COO. "We are very fortunate to have George join our management team," said Lisa Laube, President of Party City Corporation. "With his experience and success building brands and businesses, he is an ideal choice to help innovate and take our national network of stores to new levels." Party City is America's largest party goods retail chain operating more that 500 company-owned and franchise stores in the United States and Puerto Rico. Amscan Holdings, Inc. designs, manufactures, contracts for manufacture and distributes party goods, including paper and plastic tableware, metallic balloons, accessories, novelties, gifts and stationery. In December 2005, Amscan Holdings, Inc. completed its acquisition of Party City Corporation. Certain statements in this release are forward-looking and made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause our actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted results. Those risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the effect of price and product competition in the party goods industry in general and in our specific market areas, our ability to anticipate customer demand for products and to design and develop products that will appeal to our customers, our ability to identify and realize acquisition synergies, the availability and terms of capital to fund capital improvements, acquisitions and ongoing operations, the effect of fluctuation in interest rates and foreign currency, our ability to manage successfully our franchise program, our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, the effect of changes in raw material and other costs of goods and services and economic conditions in general. Please see our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion and analysis of these and other risks and uncertainties. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are made as of the date of this release, and we have no obligation or intention to update or revise such forward-looking statements. # # # -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----