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) March 3, 2004
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TOYS “R” US, INC. |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Delaware |
1-11609 |
22-3260693 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
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One Geoffrey Way, |
07470 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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Registrant’s Telephone Number, including area code |
(973) 617-3500 |
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report) |
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Item 5. |
Other Events and Required FD Disclosure |
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On March 3, 2004, Toys “R” Us, Inc. announced an agreement with Office Depot, Inc. under which Office Depot will acquire 124 of the former Kids “R” Us stores for $197 million in cash plus the assumption of lease payments and other obligations. The 124 stores include properties owned by Toys “R” Us, Inc. as well as stores with ground or operating leases. This transaction is expected to close in phases over the next several months. |
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Item 7. |
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Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits |
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Exhibits. |
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Exhibit 99.1 |
Press Release of Toys “R” Us, Inc., dated March 3, 2004. This exhibit, which has been furnished solely for Item 12 of this Form 8-K, shall not be deemed filed for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise incorporated by reference into any filing pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
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Item 12. |
Results of Operations and Financial Condition |
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On March 3, 2004, Toys “R” Us, Inc. issued a press release announcing the results of its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 31, 2004. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. This press release, which has been furnished solely for this Item 12, shall not be deemed filed for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise incorporated by reference into any filing pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
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.
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Toys “R” Us, Inc. |
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(Registrant) |
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DATE March 3, 2004 |
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/s/ Louis Lipschitz |
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Louis Lipschitz |
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Executive Vice President and |
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Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit Index
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Description |
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99.1 |
Press Release of Toys “R” Us, Inc., dated March 3, 2004. This exhibit, which has been furnished solely for Item 12 of this Form 8-K, shall not be deemed filed for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise incorporated by reference into any filing pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |