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): January 21, 2003
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 January 21, 2003, Barnes & Noble, Inc., through its newly formed wholly
owned subsidiary B&N SPC Acquisition Corp., completed its previously announced
purchase of the assets of 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 approximately $115 million.
Immediately following the acquisition, B&N SPC Acquisition Corp. changed its
name to Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
On January 22, 2003, Barnes & Noble, Inc. issued a press release announcing
the completion of the acquisition of the assets of Sterling Publishing Co.,
Inc., which press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release Barnes & Noble, Inc., dated January 22, 2003
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: January 23, 2003