Handleman Company 8-K
 
 
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) August 25, 2008
Handleman Company
 
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Michigan
 
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
     
1-7923   38-1242806
 
(Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)
     
500 Kirts Boulevard, Troy, Michigan   48084-4142
 
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)
(248) 362-4400
 
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not applicable
 
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 8.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On August 25, 2008, Handleman Company (“Handleman”) issued a press release (“Press Release”) in response to the sharp increase in the price of its shares during the week of August 18-22, 2008. In the Press Release, Handleman stated that it was not aware of any developments at Handleman that warranted such an increase, and cautioned investors that although Handleman has announced an intention to liquidate, no assurance can be given that any distribution to shareholders will ultimately be made (See Handleman Company Press Release dated August 25, 2008, Exhibit 99.1).

 


 

SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
         
  HANDLEMAN COMPANY
 
 
Date: August 25, 2008  By:   /s/ Rozanne Kokko    
    Name:   Rozanne Kokko   
    Title:   Sr. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer   

 


 

         
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
     
Exhibit Number   Exhibit Name
99.1
  Handleman Company Press Release dated August 25, 2008