-----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, BTg7tBePgwDrRQ06GI3DLQC34J/UI+rjgnJ8pF1j6cwaM0B1jUwzJoqLBcRlWF4n X0zuhsVxNGUDaBVxzfsTEQ== 0000950138-03-000293.txt : 20030505 0000950138-03-000293.hdr.sgml : 20030505 20030505165330 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950138-03-000293 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20030505 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure FILED AS OF DATE: 20030505 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ACTIVISION INC /NY CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000718877 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE [7372] IRS NUMBER: 954803544 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-15839 FILM NUMBER: 03682505 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3100 OCEAN PARK BLVD STREET 2: STE 1000 CITY: SANTA MONICA STATE: CA ZIP: 90405 BUSINESS PHONE: 3102552000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 11601 WILSHIRE BLVD 3RD FL STREET 2: STE 1000 CITY: LOS ANGELES STATE: CA ZIP: 90025 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MEDIAGENIC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ACTIVISION INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19880829 8-K 1 may8-k.txt \ACTIVIS\2003 FILINGS\MAY 8-K\ ================================================================================ 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 5, 2003 (May 5, 2003) ----------- ACTIVISION, INC. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Delaware 0-12699 95-4803544 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 3100 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (310) 255-2000 ------------------- N/A - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) =============================================================================== Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure. On May 5, 2003, Activision, Inc. issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors increased the number of its directors from six to seven members and appointed Ronald Doornink to fill the newly-created vacancy on the board. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release of Activision, Inc., dated May 5, 2003. 99.2 Press Release of Activision, Inc., dated May 5, 2003. Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure. On May 5, 2003, Activision, Inc. issued a press release announcing a three-for-two split of its outstanding common shares, which shall be effected by a 50% stock dividend to shareholders of record as of May 16, 2003 and which shall be payable on June 6, 2003. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2. 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. Date: May 5, 2003 ACTIVISION, INC. By: /s/ Ronald Doornink -------------------------- Name: Ronald Doornink Title: President 2 EX-99 3 ex99-1.txt EX 99.1 - PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For Information Contact: Maryanne Lataif Vice President, Corporate Communications Activision, Inc. (310) 255-2704 mlataif@activision.com ACTIVISION ELECTS RONALD DOORNINK TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS Santa Monica, CA - May 5, 2003 - Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that Ronald Doornink has been elected to its Board of Directors effective immediately. Mr. Doornink is the Chief Executive Officer of Activision Publishing, Inc. the company's direct operating subsidiary and the holding company of all other active subsidiaries since March 28, 2002. Mr. Doornink also serves as President of the company. "Ron has been instrumental in the growth and success Activision has experienced over the last four years," states Robert Kotick, the company's Chairman and CEO. "He has brought inspired leadership, instilled a commitment to professionalism throughout our organization and a focus on shareholder returns. We are delighted to have Ron join our Board of Directors." Mr. Doornink joined Activision in October 1998 from ConAgra Foods Inc., where for three years, he served as President of the Snack Food Division whose key brands include Swiss Miss, Orville Redenbacher and Snack Pack. Prior to this, Mr. Doornink worked at the Procter & Gamble Company for 13 years where he progressed through the Brand Management ranks into General Management. His most recent assignment at P&G was that of Managing Director, Global Strategic Planning for the Paper Sector. Mr. Doornink received an MBA degree from Columbia University's School of Business. Born in the Netherlands, he received his undergraduate degree in economics from the Hogere Economische School of Arnhem. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products. Founded in 1979, Activision posted revenues of $786 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2002. Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan, Australia, Scandinavia and the Netherlands. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's World Wide Web site, which is located at www.activision.com. The statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements." The Company cautions readers of this press release that a number of important factors could cause Activision's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. These important factors, and other factors that could affect Activision, are described in Activision's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2002, which was filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers of this press release are referred to such filings. ### EX-99 4 ex99-2.txt EX 99.2 - PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99.2 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Bill Chardavoyne Chief Financial Officer (310) 255 2229 bchardavoyne@activision.com Kristin Mulvihill Southey Vice President, Investor Relations (310) 255 2635 ksouthey@activision.com Maryanne Lataif Vice President, Corporate Communications (310) 255 2704 mlataif@activision.com ACTIVISION ANNOUNCES THREE-FOR-TWO STOCK SPLIT Santa Monica, CA - May 5, 2003 - Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a three-for-two split of its outstanding common shares. The split is payable on June 6, 2003, to shareholders of record as of May 16, 2003. The stock split will be accomplished through a 50% stock dividend, providing shareholders with one additional share of common stock for every two shares they hold. In lieu of issuing fractional shares, shareholders will receive a cash payment based on the average of the high and low sales prices of the common stock on the record date. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products. Founded in 1979, Activision posted net revenues of $786 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2002. Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan, Australia, Scandinavia and the Netherlands. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's World Wide Web site, which is located at www.activision.com. The statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements." The Company cautions readers of this press release that a number of important factors could cause Activision's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. These important factors, and other factors that could affect Activision, are described in Activision's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2002, which was filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers of this press release are referred to such filings. ### -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----