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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-C
REPORT BY ISSUER OF SECURITIES QUOTED ON NASDAQ
INTERDEALER QUOTATION SYSTEM
Filed pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 13a-17
or 15d-17 thereunder
Golden Books Family Entertainment, Inc.
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(Exact name of issuer as specified in charter)
850 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10022
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Issuer's telephone number, including area code: (212) 753-8500
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I. CHANGE IN NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING
Indicate any change (increase or decrease) of 5% or more in the
number of shares outstanding:
1. Title of security:
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2. Number of shares outstanding before the change:
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3. Number of shares outstanding after the change:
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4. Effective date of change:
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5. Method of change:
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Specify method (such as merger, acquisition, exchange, distribution,
stock split, reverse split, acquisition of stock for treasury, etc.):
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Give brief description of transaction:
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CHANGE IN NAME OF ISSUER
1. Name prior to change: Western Publishing Group, Inc.
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2. Name after change: Golden Books Family Entertainment, Inc.
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3. Effective date of charter amendment changing name: May 8, 1996
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4. Date of shareholder approval of change, if required: May 8, 1996
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Date: May 8, 1996 /s/ Richard E. Snyder
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Name: Richard E. Snyder
Title: Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
