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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
August 19, 1997
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
Factory Card Outlet Corp.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-21859 36-3652087
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
745 Birginal Drive, Bensenville, Illinois 60106
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(630) 238-0010
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(Registrant's telephone number)
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Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year.
On August 19, 1997, Factory Card Outlet Corp. (the "Registrant") changed
its fiscal year. The fiscal year of the Registrant will end on the Saturday
that is closest to January 31st of each year. Previously, the fiscal year of
the Registrant had ended on the Saturday that was closest to June 30th of
each year. The Registrant intends to timely file a Form 10-K with the
Securities and Exchange Commission covering the transition period of June 29,
1997 through January 31, 1997.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
FACTORY CARD OUTLET CORP.
/s/ CHARLES R. CUMELLO
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Charles R. Cumello
Dated: August 27, 1997 President
