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): July 31, 2000
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GERALD STEVENS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida 0-05531 65-0971499
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(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
P.O. Box 350526, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33335-0526
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 954/627-1000
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Item 5. Other Events.
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On July 31, 2000, we entered into Amendment Agreement No. 2 to Amended
and Restated Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A.. The amendment provides
for reductions in the credit commitment over time, an increase in the interest
rates, an additional fee, and new and amended financial and other covenants. The
amendment is attached as an exhibit to this Report and is incorporated herein by
reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. Description
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4.1 Amendment Agreement No. 2 to Amended and Restated
Credit Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2000
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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 by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
GERALD STEVENS, INC.
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(Registrant)
By /s/ ALBERT J. DETZ
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Albert J. Detz
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: August 2, 2000
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GERALD STEVENS, INC.
Current Report on Form 8-K
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. Description
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4.1 Amendment Agreement No. 2 to Amended and Restated
Credit Agreement,
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