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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): OCTOBER 31, 2001
MICHAELS STORES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
DELAWARE 0-11822 75-1943604
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
8000 BENT BRANCH DRIVE
IRVING, TEXAS 75063-6041
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (972) 409-1300
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On October 31, 2001, Michaels Stores, Inc. issued a press release
announcing that its Board of Directors has authorized a two-for-one common
stock split in the form of a stock dividend to be paid on November 26, 2001,
to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 12, 2001.
A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits:
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Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated October 31, 2001.
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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.
MICHAELS STORES, INC.
By: /s/ Bryan M. DeCordova
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Name: Bryan M. DeCordova
Title: Executive Vice President -
Chief Financial Officer
Date: October 31, 2001
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated October 31, 2001.