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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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 11, 2000
NATURAL WONDERS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 0-20035 77-0141610
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization) File Number)
4209 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE, FREMONT, CALIFORNIA 94538
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip code)
510-252-9600
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 2. ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS
On September 11, 2000, the Company successfully completed the
acquisition of World of Science, Inc. ("WOSI"). The Company purchased all of the
outstanding common stock of WOSI (4,736,105 shares) for $1.15 per share
($5,447,000).
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(a)(1) Financial statements of business acquired
Financial statements required by this item have not been
included in this filing, but will be submitted in an amended
8-K filing, by November 13, 2000.
(a)(2) Accountant's report will be filed by amendment to this Form 8-K
not later than 60 days after this Report on Form 8-K must be filed.
(b)(1) Pro Forma Condensed Financial Information will be filed by
amendment to this Form 8-K not later than 60 days after this Report of
Form 8-K must be filed.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated September 11, 2000
99.2 Loan Agreement with IBJ Whitehall
99.3 Loan Agreement with Hilco
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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.
Dated: September 26, 2000
NATURAL WONDERS, INC.
(Registrant)
/s/ Peter G. Hanelt
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Peter G. Hanelt,
Chief Executive Officer, President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Signing on behalf of the registrant and
as Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)
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