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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15d of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
SPIEGEL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-16126 36-2593917
(State of (Commission file (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
3500 Lacey Road,
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515-5432
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
630-986-8800
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other events.
On June 20, 1997, John J. Shea, Vice Chairman, President and CEO announced
that he will retire from the company effective July 3, 1997. Mr. Shea will also
resign from the Board of Directors as of that date.
The company also announced the formation of the Office of the President. This
office consists of Harold S. Dahlstrand, Michael R. Moran, and James W. Sievers.
Mr. Dahlstrand, 53, a member of the Spiegel, Inc. Board of Directors and Senior
Vice President, Human Resources will serve as the Chairperson of the Office of
the President. Mr. Dahlstrand has been employed by Spiegel for 20 years. Mr.
Moran, 51, is Senior Vice President and General Counsel for the company and
has been with Spiegel for 27 years. Mr. Sievers, 55, is Senior Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer and has 14 years with Spiegel and Eddie
Bauer.
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SIGNATURE
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 thereunto duly authorized.
SPIEGEL, INC.
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/s/ James W. Sievers Senior Vice President June 26, 1997
James W. Sievers (Chief Financial Officer)
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