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): December 12, 2002
BARNES & NOBLE, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
1-12302 06-1196501
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(Commission File Number (IRS Employer Identification No.)
122 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011
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(Address of Principal (Zip Code)
Executive Offices)
Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code (212) 633-3300
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report )
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Item 5. Other Events and Required FD Disclosure
On December 12, 2002, Barnes & Noble, Inc. announced that it had reached an
agreement to purchase Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., a privately held company
that is one of the top 25 publishers in the United States and a leading
publisher of how-to books. The purchase price was in the $100 million range. The
acquisition is expected to close within 45 days and is subject to
Hart-Scott-Rodino clearance.
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.
BARNES & NOBLE, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Lawrence S. Zilavy
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Name: Lawrence S. Zilavy
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Date: December 13, 2002