-----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, EksUFdeCYKSCsGUUl5kbZDSpb7xJAZZ56vNfub/jSfLDqYdGcytmEiUyX2AT3EbN i//IYTH3D//WVR+Xkk2GQQ== 0000950144-01-501002.txt : 20010424 0000950144-01-501002.hdr.sgml : 20010424 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950144-01-501002 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20010423 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 20010423 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: NELSON THOMAS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000071023 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: BOOKS: PUBLISHING OR PUBLISHING AND PRINTING [2731] IRS NUMBER: 620679364 STATE OF INCORPORATION: TN FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-13788 FILM NUMBER: 1608988 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 501 NELSON PLACE CITY: NASHVILLE STATE: TN ZIP: 37214-1000 BUSINESS PHONE: 6158899000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: P O BOX 141000 CITY: NASHVILLE STATE: TN ZIP: 37214-1000 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ROYAL PUBLISHERS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19721019 8-K 1 g68737e8-k.txt THOMAS NELSON, INC. 1 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): April 23, 2001 Thomas Nelson, Inc. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Tennessee 0-4095 62-0679364 - ---------------------------- ------------------------ ------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer of Incorporation) Identification No.) 501 Nelson Place Nashville, Tennessee 37214-1000 - ---------------------------------------------------- --------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (615) 889-9000 -------------- N/A ------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) 2 Item 5. Other Events Thomas Nelson, Inc. issued a press release on April 23, 2001, announcing that it had engaged UBS Warburg in order to assist it in exploring strategic alternatives for its subsidiary, The C.R. Gibson Company. For further information, reference is made to the press release dated April 23, 2001, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits (c) Exhibits: 99.1 Press Release dated April 23, 2001. 2 3 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. THOMAS NELSON, INC. Date: April 23, 2001 By: /s/ S. Joseph Moore --------------------------------- S. Joseph Moore Executive Vice President 3 4 EXHIBIT INDEX No. Exhibit --- ------- 99.1 Press Release dated April 23, 2001. EX-99.1 2 g68737ex99-1.txt PRESS RELEASE 1 EXHIBIT 99.1 THOMAS NELSON, INC. - ---------------------------------------------------- NEWS RELEASE [THOMAS NELSON LOGO] DATE: April 23, 2001 - ---------------------------------------------------- CONTACT: Joe L. Powers Executive Vice President P.O. Box 141000 Nashville, TN 37214-1000 PHONE: (615) 902-1300 FAX: (615) 883-6353 WEBSITE: www.thomasnelson.com - ---------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THOMAS NELSON TO EXPLORE STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVES FOR C.R. GIBSON(R) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 23, 2001) -- Thomas Nelson, Inc. (NYSE: TNM) today announced that its Board of Directors is exploring various strategic alternatives, including the possible merger, sale or recapitalization of its wholly-owned subsidiary, The C.R. Gibson(R) Company. C.R. Gibson(R), founded in 1870, is a leading designer, marketer and distributor of photo albums, memory books (such as baby and wedding books) and premium stationery. Thomas Nelson recently has decided to focus on its core publishing business and, accordingly, is reviewing strategic alternatives with respect to C.R. Gibson(R) to enhance the long-term strength of C.R. Gibson(R) as well as the share value for Thomas Nelson shareholders. UBS Warburg is acting as Thomas Nelson's financial advisor. Joseph Moore, President of C.R. Gibson(R), said, "C.R. Gibson(R) is one of the most respected brands of memory products in the gift industry. Since its acquisition by Thomas Nelson in 1995, we have consolidated the stationery and gift operations and better positioned the business to achieve sustainable growth." 2 -2- Moore continued, "Over the past few years we have sharpened our focus in the product areas where we are a market leader - particularly in the baby and wedding categories where our memory products are marketed under the C.R. Gibson(R) name and in the premium stationery category, where our products are marketed under the name Creative Papers(R). We remain committed to providing superior products and service to our growing number of national chain and independent retail customers." Thomas Nelson emphasized that no decision has been made to enter into any transaction or as to what form a transaction might take. Thomas Nelson may determine, in its sole discretion and at any time, not to proceed with any of the alternatives under consideration. Thomas Nelson, Inc. is a leading publisher, producer and distributor of books emphasizing Christian, inspirational and family value themes, and believes it is the largest publisher of Bibles and inspirational books in the English language. For more information about our products, visit our website at www.thomasnelson.com. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements regarding Thomas Nelson, Inc. All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated or expressed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause such differences include the ability of the company to identify, negotiate and consummate a transaction on terms acceptable to the company or otherwise, the satisfaction of any applicable conditions, including required approvals, and other factors identified in Thomas Nelson's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. #### -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----