SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-C
Report by Issuer of Securities Quoted on NASDAQ
Interdealer Quotation System
Filed pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 13a-17
or 15d-17 thereunder
GARDEN RIDGE CORPORATION
(Exact name of issuer as specified in charter)
19411 Atrium Place, Suite 170, Houston, Texas 77084
(Address of principal executive offices)
Issuer's telephone number, including area code (713) 579-7901
I. CHANGE IN NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING
Indicate any change (increase or decrease) of 5% or more in the number of
shares outstanding:
1. Title of security ............................................. Common Stock
2. Number of shares outstanding before the change ................... 7,709,433
3. Number of shares outstanding after the change .................... 8,900,683
4. Effective date of change .................................... April 30, 1996
5. Method of change:
Specify method (such as merger, acquisition,
exchange, distribution, stock split,
reverse split, acquisition of
stock for treasury, etc.) ............................. Offering
Give brief description of transaction .............. Public Offering
II. CHANGE IN NAME OF ISSUER
1. Name prior to change
2. Name after change
3. Effective date of charter amendment changing name
4. Date of shareholder approval of change, if required
Date: May 7, 1996 /s/ JANE L. ARBUTHNOT
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Jane L. Arbuthnot
Chief Financial Officer
