UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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) November 11, 2004
BLOCKBUSTER INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
| Delaware | 001-15153 | 52-1655102 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 1201 Elm Street Dallas, Texas |
75270 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(214) 854-3000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On November 11, 2004, Blockbuster Inc. (“Blockbuster”) issued a press release confirming its expression of interest to acquire Hollywood Entertainment Corporation (“Hollywood”) for $11.50 per share in cash. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Also on November 11, 2004, Blockbuster’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John F. Antioco, sent a memorandum to Blockbuster employees regarding Blockbuster’s expression of interest in acquiring Hollywood. A copy of the memorandum is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2. Any solicitation or offer to buy Hollywood’s common stock will only be made, if at all, pursuant to an offer to purchase and related materials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (c) | Exhibits. |
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated November 11, 2004 | |
| 99.2 | Memorandum to Blockbuster Employees | |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| BLOCKBUSTER INC. | ||||
| Dated: November 11, 2004 | By: | /s/ Larry J. Zine | ||
| Larry J. Zine | ||||
| EVP, CFO and CAO | ||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated November 11, 2004 | |
| 99.2 | Memorandum to Blockbuster Employees | |