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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION\
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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 15, 2000
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ACCLAIM ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-16986 38-2698904
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number)
One Acclaim Plaza, Glen Cove, New York 11542-2708
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (516) 656-5000
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Page 1 of 5 pages
Exhibit Index located on page 3
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On August 15, 2000, Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. (the "Company") announced the
appointment of Gerard F. Agoglia as the Company's chief financial officer. The
press release issued on August 15, 2000 by the Company is attached hereto.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
Exhibits:
99.1 Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. Press Release, dated August 15, 2000.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ACCLAIM ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
By: /s/ Gregory E. Fischbach
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Name: Gregory E. Fischbach
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Date: August 21, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
DOCUMENT PAGE NO.
99.1 Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. Press Release,
dated August 15, 2000. 4
