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 25, 1997
HORIZON GROUP, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
MICHIGAN 1-12424 38-2559212
(State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Jurisdiction of Identification No.)
Incorporation)
5000 HAKES DRIVE, NORTON SHORES, MICHIGAN 49441
(Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (616) 798-9100
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On September 22, 1997, Horizon Group, Inc. (the
"Company") issued a press release stating that the
Company's Board of Directors authorized the engagement of
Lehman Brothers to assist the Company in assessing
strategic alternatives aimed at maximizing shareholder
value, including joint ventures, strategic alliances,
mergers and acquisitions. On September 25, 1997, the
Company engaged Lehman Brothers to provide the
aforementioned services.
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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.
HORIZON GROUP, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Richard Phillips
Richard Phillips
Vice President
Dated: October 10, 1997
