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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 1, 1999
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The Maxim Group, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-13099 58-2060334
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation Identification No.)
210 TownPark Drive, Kennesaw, Georgia 30144
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (678) 355-4000
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Not applicable
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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 February 1, 1999, the Company changed its fiscal year end from January
31 to the first Saturday following January 31. Accordingly, the first quarter
of the new fiscal year ending February 5, 2000 ended on May 8, 1999.
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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.
THE MAXIM GROUP, INC.
By: /s/ THOMAS P. LEAHEY
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Thomas P. Leahey
Executive Vice President--Finance
Dated: June 10, 1999
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