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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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): JANUARY 16, 2001
IPET HOLDINGS, INC.
(F/K/A PETS.COM, INC.)
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE 000-29387 94-3238684
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
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P.O. BOX 5500
ALAMO, CA 94507
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(925) 855-2071
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
FORMER ADDRESS: 945 BRYANT STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On January 16, 2001, the stockholders of the Company approved the Plan of
Complete Liquidation and Dissolution of the Company and the change of corporate
name from Pets.com, Inc. to IPET Holdings, Inc. On January 16, 2001, the Company
filed with the Delaware Secretary of State an amendment to the Company's
Certificate of Incorporation to effect the name change and a Certificate of
Dissolution. The Certificate of Dissolution will take effect on Thursday,
January 18, 2001. At the close of business on Thursday, January 18, 2001, the
Company will close its stock transfer books, discontinue recording transfers of
Common Stock, and the Company's Common Stock will be delisted from the Nasdaq
Stock Market. Thereafter, certificates representing the Common Stock of the
Company shall not be assignable or transferable on the books of the Company. The
proportionate interests of all of the stockholders of the Company shall be fixed
on the basis of their respective stock holdings at the close of business on
January 18, 2001, and any distributions made by the Company after this date
shall be made solely to the stockholders of record at the close of business on
January 18, 2001.
In addition, all officers and directors of the Company resigned on January
16, 2001, effective immediately after the stockholder meeting. Richard G. Couch
of Diablo Management Group was retained by the former board of Pets.com, Inc. to
act as sole director of the Company and Chief Executive Officer for IPET
Holdings, Inc. Going forward, Richard Couch, through the Diablo Management
Group, will handle all remaining affairs for IPET Holdings, Inc
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed as part of this report:
99.1 Press Release, dated January 16, 2001.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
PETS.COM, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: January 16, 2001 By: /s/ Richard G. Couch
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Richard G. Couch
Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
No. Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated January 16, 2001.
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