8-K 1 0001.txt 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): January 5, 2001 GIANT GROUP, LTD. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-4323 23-0622690 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 9440 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 407 90210 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (310) 273 5678 ----------------------------- Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant. ------- ---------------------------------------------- On January 5, 2001, the Company engaged BDO Seidman, LLP (Los Angeles) as its auditors for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000. The Company had previously reported the dismissal of its former auditors, Arthur Andersen, LLP (Los Angeles) in July 2000. SIGNATURE 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. Date: January 8, 2001 By: /s/ Pasquale A. Ambrogio ----------------------------------- Vice-President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer