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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) September 6, 2000
JANEX INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Colorado 0-17927 84-1034251
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(State or Other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
Jurisdiction File Number) Identification No.)
of Incorporation)
615 Hope Road, Eatontown, NJ 07724
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (602) 808-8765
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(Former Name or Former Address, If Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
The Registrant's agreement to merge with the DaMert Company has been
terminated. However, the Registrant is continuing discussions with the DaMert
Company with a view to entering a new agreement on terms acceptable to both
parties. The Registrant can give no assurances that it can enter into such an
agreement. The Registrant intends to pursue other potential acquisitions in
the toy and educational products business.
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.
Janex International, Inc..
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(Registrant)
Date: September 6, 2000 /s/ Daniel Lesnick
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Daniel Lesnick
(President)
