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: October 17, 2000
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Date of earliest event reported: October 16, 2000
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WEINER'S STORES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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DELAWARE 0-23671 76-0355003
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
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6005 WESTVIEW DRIVE
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77055
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 688-1331
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership.
On October 16, 2000, Weiner's Stores, Inc. (the "Company") filed a
voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy
Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The
Company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy is proceeding as Case No.00-3955(PJW) in the
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
The Company issued a press release on October 16, 2000 announcing the
filing of the voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11. This press release
is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein in its entirety by
reference.
Item 5. Other Events.
In connection with the Company's filing of a voluntary petition for
relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, the Company also
announced on October 16, 2000 that it had entered into a debtor-in-possession
revolving credit agreement with The CIT Group/Business Credit, Inc. for a $35
million working capital facility, including a $15 million sub-facility for the
issuance of letters of credit.
The Company issued a press release on October 16, 2000 announcing the
signing of the debtor-in-possession credit agreement. This press release is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein in its entirety by
reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated October 16, 2000,
announcing filing of voluntary petition for
relief under Chapter 11 of the United States
Bankruptcy Code.
99.2 Press Release, dated October 16, 2000,
announcing the signing of a
debtor-in-possession revolving credit
agreement.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
WEINER'S STORES, INC.
By: /s/ Michael S. Marcus
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Michael S. Marcus
Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer,
Secretary and Treasurer
Date: October 17, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated October 16, 2000, announcing filing of
voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United
States Bankruptcy Code.
99.2 Press Release, dated October 16, 2000, announcing the signing
of a debtor-in-possession revolving credit agreement.
