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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): JANUARY 4, 2001
ETOYS INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
DELAWARE 000-25709 95-4633006
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
12200 W. OLYMPIC BLVD., LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90064
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (310) 998-6000
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On January 4, 2001, the Company issued a press release pertaining to its
cost reduction initiatives, a copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1
and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL
INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(a) Financial Statements.
Not applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release of eToys Inc. issued January 4, 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.
eToys Inc.
(Registrant)
DATE: January 4, 2001 By: /s/ STEVEN J. SCHOCH
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Name: Steven J. Schoch
Title: Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
