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): November 30, 1996
Golden Books Family Entertainment, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-14399 06-1104930
(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
850 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including
area code: (212) 583-6700
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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ITEM 8. CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR
On November 30, 1996, the Company determined to change its fiscal year-
end from a 52/53 week fiscal year ending on the Saturday nearest to January 31
in the applicable year to a 52/53 week fiscal year ending on the last Saturday
in December in the applicable year. A report covering a transition period is
not required.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: December 13, 1996
GOLDEN BOOKS FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
By: /s/ Philip E. Rowley
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Philip E. Rowley
Chief Financial Officer and
Executive Vice President
