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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
August 13, 1999
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(Date of Earliest Event Reported)
RIDE, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Washington 1-13042 91-1571027
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(State or other jurisdiction of Commission File Number (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
8160 - 304th Avenue Southeast
Preston, Washington 98050
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(425) 222-6015
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 4. CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT
On August 9, 1999, Ride, Inc. (the "Company") retained Grant Thornton LLP ("New
Auditors") as its new independent auditor. During the preceding two years in the
period ended December 31, 1997 and the six months ended June 30, 1998, and
through the date of this report, the Company has not consulted the New Auditors
on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement
disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
None.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
RIDE, INC.
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(Registrant)
Dated: August 13, 1999 By /s/ Greg Cook
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Greg Cook
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
