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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
May 12, 1998
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
THE FIRST YEARS INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
MASSACHUSETTS
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-7024
(Commission File Number)
04-2149581
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
ONE KIDDIE DRIVE, AVON, MASSACHUSETTS 02322
(Address of principal executive offices)
(508) 588-1220
(Telephone Number)
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Item 5. Other Events
The Board of Directors of The First Years Inc. (the "Company") declared on May
8, 1998, a 2-for-1 stock split effected in the form of a stock dividend on the
Common Stock, $.10 par value, of the Company. The new stock certificates will be
mailed to stockholders of the Company on or about June 29, 1998, to holders of
record on May 29, 1998.
SIGNATURES
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.
THE FIRST YEARS INC.
Date: May 12, 1998 By: /s/ John R. Beals
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John R. Beals
Senior Vice President - Finance
and Treasurer
