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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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):
February 17, 2000
PARTY CITY CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-27826 22-3033692
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
400 Commons Way, Bldg. C
Rockaway, New Jersey 07866
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(973) 983-0888
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed from last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
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On February 17, 2000, the Board of Directors of Party City Corporation (the
"Company") amended the Company's bylaws. The By-laws had previously provided
that the Board of Directors shall consist of five directors. The By-laws as
amended provide for a number of directors not less than five and not more than
seven, to be determined by a majority of the Board of Directors, even if such
majority is less than a quorum.
A copy of the Amended By-laws of the Company is attached hereto as Exhibit
3.2.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits:
3.2 Amended By-laws of the Company
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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.
PARTY CITY CORPORATION
By: /s/ Thomas E. Larson
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Name: Thomas E. Larson
Title: CFO
Date: June 8, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
Number Description
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3.2 Amended By-laws of the Company
