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UNITED STATES
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: March 12, 2000
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(Date of earliest event reported)
GLOBAL SPORTS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-16611 04-2958132
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification Number)
1075 First Avenue, King of Prussia, PA 19406
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(610) 265-3229
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 8. CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR.
On March 12, 2000, Global Sports, Inc. changed its fiscal year end
from December 31 to the Saturday nearest to December 31 in each year, beginning
with the fiscal year ended January 1, 2000. A report covering a transition
period is not required.
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.
GLOBAL SPORTS, INC.
DATE: March 20, 2000 BY: /s/ Michael G. Rubin
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Michael G. Rubin
Chairman of the Board &
Chief Executive Officer
DATE: March 20, 2000 BY: /s/ Jordan M. Copland
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Jordan M. Copland
Executive Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
