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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): November 1, 2000
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THE HARVEY ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
California 0-23000 95-4217605
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
11835 W. Olympic Boulevard, Suite 550, Los Angeles, California 90064
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (310) 444-4100
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(Former Name or Former Address, If Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On August 24, 2000, the Registrant signed a Letter of Intent with
Classic Media LLC regarding an investment in the Registrant by Classic Media LLC
on the terms and conditions set forth in such Letter of Intent. The Letter of
Intent was attached as Exhibit 10.83 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form
8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 25, 2000. On
September 28, 2000, the Registrant entered into an amendment of such Letter of
Intent; the Amendment to Letter of Intent was attached as Exhibit 10.84 to the
Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on September 29, 2000. On November 1, 2000 the Registrant issued a
press release announcing that the transaction proposed in the Letter of Intent
and the Amendment to Letter of Intent has been terminated due to the parties'
inability to reach agreement on definitive documentation. The press release is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(a) and (b) Not applicable.
(c) The following exhibits are filed as a part of this report:
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
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99 Press Release dated November 1, 2000,
regarding termination of the proposed
investment by Classic Media LLC in The
Harvey Entertainment Company.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized.
THE HARVEY ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY
By: /s/ Glenn R. Weisberger
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Glenn R. Weisberger, Executive Vice
President, General Counsel and Chief
Financial Officer
Date: November 1, 2000
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