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U N I T E D S T A T E S
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) November 8, 2000
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THE WET SEAL, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-18632 33-0415940
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(State of Incorporation) (Commission (IRS Employer
File Number) Identification No.)
26972 Burbank, Foothill Ranch, California 92610
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(Registrant's telephone number,
including area code) (949) 583-9029
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Item 5. Other Events
The attached release was disclosed to the public on November 8, 2000.
(a) Exhibit 99.1
Press Release
SIGNATURE
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 thereunto duly authorized.
Date: November 8, 2000 The Wet Seal, Inc.
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/s/ KATHY BRONSTEIN
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(Signature)
Kathy Bronstein
Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
