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:
April 11, 2000
Designs, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-15898 04-2623104
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer)
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
66 B Street, Needham, MA 02494
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Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
781-444-7222
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(Registrant's telephone number,
including area code)
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Item 6. Resignation of Director
On April 10, 2000, the Company announced that James Mitarotonda resigned on
April 4, 2000 as a Director of the Company's Board of Directors.
There were no disagreements with the Company on any matter relating to the
Company's operations, policies or practices. Mr. Mitarotonda's letter of
resignation is attached to this Form 8K as exhibit 17.
In addition, on April 10, 2000, the Company announced the election by Unanimous
Consent of Seymour Holtzman to the Board of Directors to fill the vacancy
created by the resignation of James Mitarotonda.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
- Exhibit 17 Letter of Resignation
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
DESIGNS, INC.
Dated: April 11, 2000 by: /s/John J. Schultz
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John J. Schultz, President,
Chief Executive Officer, and
Director
Barington
Barington Captial Group
April 4, 2000
John J. Schultz
Designs, Inc.
66 B Street
Needham, MA 02494-2702
Dear Mr. Schultz:
Effective as of April 4, 2000, I hereby resign as a Director of Designs, Inc.
Sincerely,
/s/ JAMES MITAROTONDA
James Mitarotonda
cc: Seymour Holtzman
888 Seventh Avenue New York, New York 10019 Tel:212-974-5700 www.barington.com
