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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 20, 2017
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Toys “R” Us, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware | 1-11609 | 22-3260693 |
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
One Geoffrey Way, Wayne, New Jersey 07470
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
(973) 617-3500
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On September 18, 2017, Toys “R” Us, Inc. (the “Company”) and certain of its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Debtors”) filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Division (the “Bankruptcy Filing”). During the pendency of the Bankruptcy Filing, the Debtors will operate their businesses as “debtors-in-possession” under the jurisdiction of the bankruptcy court and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the bankruptcy code and intend to conduct business operations in the normal course.
The Company will make a presentation to its lender group on September 20, 2017. A copy of certain information relating to the Company’s borrowing base that will be disclosed to such lenders in connection with such lender meeting is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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| | Toys “R” Us, Inc. |
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Date: September 20, 2017 | | By: | /s/ Michael J. Short |
| | | Name: | Michael J. Short |
| | | Title: | Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer |