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UNITED STATES
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
DECEMBER 21, 2000
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported)
EYE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
TEXAS 33-70572 74-2337775
(State of (Commission (IRS Employer
Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
11103 WEST AVENUE
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78213
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(210) 340-3531
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On December 21, 2000, Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. and Bankers Trust
Company, acting as Administrative Agent, and Merrill Lynch Capital
Corporation, acting as Syndication Agent amended the Credit Agreement, dated
as of April 23, 1998. The parties agreed to amend various financial covenants
and scheduled principal payments.
(c) Exhibits:
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99.1 First Amendment To Credit Agreement, dated as of April 23, 1998,
among Eye Care Centers of America, Inc., Various Lenders, Bankers
Trust Company, as Administrative Agent, and Merrill Lynch Capital
Corporation, as Syndication Agent.
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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 on its behalf by the
undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
EYE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
December 21, 2000 /s/ Alan E. Wiley
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Dated Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
