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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 24, 1997
RENAISSANCE COSMETICS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
State of Delaware 33-87280 06-1396287
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(State or other (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of Identification No.)
incorporation)
955 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139
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(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (617) 497-5584
Not applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
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On January 24, 1997, the Registrant issued the press release
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Exhibits
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Exhibit Number
(Referenced to Item 601
of Regulation S-K) Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Registrant's Press Release, dated as of
January 24, 1997.
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: January 28, 1997
RENAISSANCE COSMETICS, INC.
By: /s/ Thomas T.S. Kaung
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Thomas T.S. Kaung
Group Vice-President, Finance
and Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Pursuant to Item 601 of Regulation S-K
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Registrant's Press Release, dated as of
January 24, 1997.
EXHIBIT 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Renaissance Cosmetics, Inc.
955 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
Contact Person: Tom Kaung
(212) 521-5914
PRESS RELEASE
RENAISSANCE EXTENDS EXPIRATION DATE
FOR OFFER TO PURCHASE AND CONSENT SOLICITATION
FOR ITS 13 3/4% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2001, SERIES B
Cambridge, Massachusetts, January 24, 1997 - Renaissance Cosmetics,
Inc. ("Renaissance") announced today that the offer to purchase and consent
solicitation with respect to its 13 3/4% Senior Notes Due 2001, Series B (the
"Notes"), which were to expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on January 24,
1997, have been extended and will now expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time,
on January 31, 1997, unless further extended or terminated. All other terms and
conditions of the offer and the solicitation remain as set forth in the Offer to
Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement dated December 24, 1996, as
supplemented on January 15, 1997 (the "Statement").
Renaissance has been informed by the depositary, Firstar Bank of
Minnesota, N.A., that as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on January 23, 1997,
approximately $50,000,000 of the Notes had been tendered.
This press release does not constitute an offer to purchase nor a
solicitation of consents. The offer and the solicitation are being made pursuant
to the Statement and related documents, copies of which may be obtained from the
Information Agent, MacKenzie Partners, Inc., at (212) 929-5500 or (800)
322-2885. Notes may be tendered and consents delivered only in accordance with
the terms, conditions and instructions set forth therein.
Renaissance manufactures, markets and distributes fragrances,
cosmetics and related products which it sells through the domestic and
international mass-market or self-select distribution channels. Renaissance
brands are sold to over 1,000 retailers with approximately 25,000 locations
throughout the United States, and are sold in 45 foreign countries. The
Renaissance family of fragrance brands currently includes several classic brands
such as "Chantilly," "Tabu," "Canoe," "English Leather" and "British Sterling"
and other established brands such as "NaVy" and "NaVy for Men." Through its
Cosmar subsidiary, Renaissance is the largest manufacturer and marketer of
artificial nail care products and related accessories in the United States, and
its brands include "LaJoie" and "Pro10."
