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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
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 16, 2000
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THE GYMBOREE CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 000-21250 94-2615258
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
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700 Airport Boulevard, Burlingame, California 94010-1912
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(Address of principal executive offices of Registrant, including zip code)
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(650) 579-0600
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. OTHER EVENTS.
In May and June 2000, the Company issued press releases in connection
with an equity issuance. The press releases are attached hereto as exhibits.
Item 7. EXHIBITS.
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated May 4, 2000
Exhibit 99.2 Press Release dated May 18, 2000
Exhibit 99.3 Press Release dated June 1, 2000
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
THE GYMBOREE CORPORATION
Dated: June 7, 2000
By: /s/ Lawrence H. Meyer
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Lawrence H. Meyer
Chief Financial Officer
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