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): October 30, 2000
FRENCH FRAGRANCES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida 1-6370 59-0914138
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
14100 N.W. 60th Avenue
Miami Lakes, Florida 33014
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (305) 818-8000
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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 October 30, 2000, French Fragrances, Inc. (The "Company")
entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Elizabeth Arden
prestige fragrance, cosmetics and skin care lines and the Elizabeth
Taylor prestige fragrance lines. Filed herewith and incorporated
herein by reference is a copy of the Company press release, dated
October 31, 2000, announcing the transaction.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and
Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits.
(99) Press Release dated October 31, 2000.
SIGNATURE
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.
FRENCH FRAGRANCES, INC.
Date: October 31, 2000. /s/ E. Scott Beattie
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E. Scott Beattie
Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Officer
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FRENCH FRAGRANCES, INC.
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Exhibit Index
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