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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 EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): July 20, 2000
STEINWAY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 001-11911 35-1910745
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
800 SOUTH STREET, SUITE 425
WALTHAM, MASSACHUSETTS 02453-1472
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (781) 894-9770
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Item 5. OTHER EVENTS
On July 20, 2000 Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. signed an agreement to
acquire United Musical Instruments Holdings, Inc., ("UMI") one of the largest
manufacturers of band and orchestral instruments in the United States. UMI has
manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Arizona and Indiana, and employs over 700
people. The purchase price, including the assumption of debt, will be
approximately $85 million. The transaction is expected to close sometime during
the third quarter. See Stock Purchase Agreement and press release attached
hereto as exhibits.
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
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2.1 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 20, 2000, by and
between Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. and BIM Holding AG
99.1 Press Release issued by the Company on July 21, 2000 announcing
the proposed acquisition of United Musical Instruments
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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.
STEINWAY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC.
/s/ Dana D. Messina
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Dana D. Messina
Director, President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: July 25, 2000
