SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): June 22, 1999
I.C. ISAACS & COMPANY, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 0-23379 52-1377061
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Commission File Number (IRS Employer
Incorporation) Identification No.)
3840 Bank Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21224-2522
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (ZIP Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (410) 342-8200
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
On June 22, 1999, I.C. Isaacs & Company, Inc. (the "Company") announced the
retirement of Gerald W. Lear, who previously served as a Director and as
President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company. Robert J. Arnot, Chairman
of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, assumed the additional title and
responsibilities of President, effective June 30, 1999, the effective date of
Mr. Lear's resignation. The Board of Directors has not filled the vacancy on the
Board of Directors created by Mr. Lear's resignation.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(a) and (b) Not Applicable
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed with this report:
1. I.C. Isaacs & Company, Inc. Press Release dated June 22,
1999.
[Signature on following page.]
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SIGNATURES
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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.
I.C. ISAACS & COMPANY, INC.
/s/ Eugene C. Wielepski
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Eugene C. Wielepski
Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Date: July 8, 1999
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Description Page No.
(c)(1) I.C. Isaacs & Company, Inc. Press Release 5
dated June 22, 1999.
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EXHIBIT (c)(1)
I.C. Isaacs & Company, Inc.
3840 Bank Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21224-2522
(Nasdaq: ISAC)
AT THE COMPANY: AT THE FINANCIAL RELATIONS BOARD:
Eugene C. Wielepski Kelly Lofts - General Inquiries
Chief Financial Officer Lynn Saywer-Landau-Investor Inquiries
(410) 342-8200 Alan Goldsand - Media Inquiries
(212) 661-8030
June 22, 1999
I.C. Isaacs & Company, Inc. Announces retirement of President Gerald W. Lear
BALTIMORE, MD - June 22/PRNewswire - I.C.Isaacs & Company, Inc. (Nasdaq:ISAC -
news) today announced the retirement of Gerald W. Lear from the Company and
Board of Directors. Robert J. Arnot, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will
assume the title and responsibilities of President, effective June 30, 1999.
Robert J. Arnot commented, "We thank Jerry for the extensive efforts and
commitment he exhibited during his 37 years with our Company. We will wish him
well in future endeavors."
I.C. Isaaacs & Company, Inc. is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of branded
sportswear based in New York City and Baltimore. The Company offers full lines
of sportswear for young men, women and boys under the BOSS brand in the United
States and Puerto Rico, for men and boys under the Beverly Hills Polo Club
brand in the United States, Puerto Rico and Europe, and for men and women under
the Girbaud brand in the United States and Puerto Rico. The Company also
markets women' pants and jeans under various other Company-owned brand names
and under third-party private labels.
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