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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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 26, 1997
JANEX INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
COLORADO 33-8433-D 84-1034251
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
615 HOPE ROAD BLDG. ONE 1ST FLOOR, EATONTOWN, N.J. 07724
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (908) 935-0707
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Item 5. Other Events.
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See the following press release, dated August 29, 1997, announcing the
appointments of two Directors.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 29, 1997
JANEX INTERNATIONAL, INC. ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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EATONTOWN, N.J., August 29, 1997 -- Janex International, Inc., (JANX),
today reported the appointment of two new board members, bringing the
number of Directors to three. Joining the board are Alex Hughes and Dan
Lesnick.
Mr. Hughes previously was owner of Janex Toys from 1966-1987 and was a
consultant to Janex Corporation/ a division of MJL Marketing Co. from
1987-1993.
Mr. Lesnick presently is the Executive Vice President of Janex
International, Inc.
Leslie Friedland, President and Chief Executive, commenting on the
appointments stated that he was very pleased to have these two
individuals join the Board of Directors.
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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.
Date: August 29, 1997
JANEX INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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(Registrant)
By: /s/ Leslie Friedland
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Leslie Friedland
Chief Executive Officer
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