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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): MARCH 22, 2002
MICHAELS STORES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
DELAWARE 001-09338 75-1943604
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
8000 BENT BRANCH DRIVE
IRVING, TEXAS 75063-6041
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (972) 409-1300
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On March 22, 2002, Michaels Stores, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press
release announcing that the Company's 2002 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
will be held on June 20, 2002. A copy of the press release is incorporated
herein by reference and is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits:
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated March 22, 2002
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.
MICHAELS STORES, INC.
By: /s/ Bryan M. DeCordova
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Bryan M. DeCordova, Executive Vice
President -- Chief Financial Officer
Date: March 22, 2002
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated March 22, 2002