-----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, Q1I2V54kmTNx3rerpcxD01BMTCbEPzxPtq8XwvWX6fz2G/o+jRMur4z9aYtged8O Z4l2Nm8NprwFDsehvWJ/Yg== 0000950134-03-000409.txt : 20030114 0000950134-03-000409.hdr.sgml : 20030114 20030109154935 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950134-03-000409 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20030109 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20030109 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: GADZOOKS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000924140 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-FAMILY CLOTHING STORES [5651] IRS NUMBER: 742261048 STATE OF INCORPORATION: TX FISCAL YEAR END: 0127 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-26732 FILM NUMBER: 03509285 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4121 INTERNATIONAL PKWY CITY: CARROLLTON STATE: TX ZIP: 75007 BUSINESS PHONE: 9723075555 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4121 INTERNTIONAL PKWY CITY: CARROLLTON STATE: TX ZIP: 75007 8-K 1 d02440e8vk.txt FORM 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): JANUARY 9, 2003 GADZOOKS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) TEXAS 0-26732 74-2261048 (State of Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 4121 INTERNATIONAL PARKWAY CARROLLTON, TEXAS 75007 (Address and Zip Code of Principal Executive Offices) (972) 307-5555 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REQUIRED FD DISCLOSURE. On January 9, 2003, Gadzooks, Inc., a Texas corporation, issued a press release announcing its strategic change to focus exclusively on apparel and accessories for females. The press release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (a) Financial Statements of business acquired. None. (b) Pro Forma Financial Information. None. (c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed herewith: EXHIBIT NUMBER EXHIBIT ------- ------- 99.1 Press release dated January 9, 2003 entitled "Gadzooks Announces Major Strategic Change." [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] 2 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. GADZOOKS, INC. Date: January 9, 2003 By: /s/ James A. Motley ------------------------------------- Name: James A. Motley Title: Vice President/ Chief Financial Officer 3 EXHIBIT INDEX
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4 EX-99.1 3 d02440exv99w1.txt PRESS RELEASE EXHIBIT 99.1 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jerry Szczepanski or Jim Motley 972-307-5555 GADZOOKS ANNOUNCES MAJOR STRATEGIC CHANGE DALLAS, January 9, 2003--Gadzooks, Inc., (Nasdaq:GADZ) a specialty retailer of clothing and accessories for teenagers, today announced plans to reinvent its well known brand by focusing exclusively on apparel and accessories for females. Scheduled for early in the second half of 2003, the conversion to an all-female assortment will strengthen the specialty retailer's ability to effectively compete in a single niche of the market. "For years Gadzooks has been the store for both males and females to shop for the brands they like best", said Jerry Szczepanski, chairman and chief executive officer. "With all of the competitive changes over the past few years, it is imperative that we now make our specialty store even more 'special' and dedicate all our square footage to fully serve our female customer." Szczepanski added, "With the strengths of our president and chief merchandising officer, Paula Masters, as well as the strength and experience of our merchandising team, the change is logical and very exciting. Now is the time to take all our experience, and focus toward one specific direction with the goal of creating a store that is clearly understood by our target audience." The Company has engaged two of the nation's premier firms in store design and branding to help plan and execute the new brand. FRCH Design Worldwide, which has worked with Disney, Starbucks, Target, and Timberland, will lead the effort to freshen the look of the Gadzooks stores. The Richards Group, the nation's largest independent branding firm, whose clients include The Home Depot, Nokia, and Dr. Marten, will spearhead branding and marketing work. Today, January 9, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. central time, the Company's management team will host a conference call to discuss the details of the announced change. To listen to the call, please dial 913-981-5510 and reference confirmation number 416578, or go to the Company's website at www.gadzooks.com. For a replay of the call, dial 719-457-0820 and enter the confirmation code 416578, or go to the Company's website. Dallas-based Gadzooks, Inc. is a mall-based specialty retailer of casual apparel and related accessories for young men and women. The company currently operates 437 Gadzooks stores and 4 Orchid stores, for a total of 441 stores in 41 states. Certain statements contained in this press release (other than historical information) may be deemed forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Reference is made to the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2002 for factors that, among others, could cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----