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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20579
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 15, 1997
The Cosmetic Center, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware 0-14756 52-1266697
(State or Other (Commission I.R.S. Employer
Jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
Incorporation)
8700 Robert Fulton Drive
Columbia, Maryland 21046
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (410) 309-4600
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 8. CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR.
On December 15, 1997, the Executive Committee of the Corporation's Board
of Directors changed the Corporation's fiscal year end to the last Saturday
of December.
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 COSMETIC CENTER, INC.
Dated: December 17, 1997 By: /s/ Bruce E. Strohl
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Name: Bruce E. Strohl
Title: Senior Vice President - Finance
and Chief Financial Officer
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