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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) SEPTEMBER 9, 1994
THE ACTAVA GROUP INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-5706 58-0971455
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
4900 GEORGIA-PACIFIC CENTER, ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 404/658-9000
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Item 5. Other Events
On September 9, 1994, the Company's Board of Directors rescinded its previous
approval of a change in the Company's fiscal year from a calendar year to a
fiscal year ending August 31. As a result of this action, Actava will continue
to use the calendar year as its fiscal year.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
THE ACTAVA GROUP INC.
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Registrant
/s/ Frederick B. Beilstein, III
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Frederick B. Beilstein, III
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: September 14, 1994
