-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, OPxXxdXxBeLCX8uEMJEzngMPmZoqsHRA9MRWBYyS+lUe8G+uKkobmiT5b56o8KxW Xo1hHXe3eVEUa0kxhTlLww== 0000950144-02-004741.txt : 20020503 0000950144-02-004741.hdr.sgml : 20020503 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950144-02-004741 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20020503 ITEM INFORMATION: Changes in registrant's certifying accountant FILED AS OF DATE: 20020503 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BOOKS A MILLION INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000891919 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-MISCELLANEOUS SHOPPING GOODS STORES [5940] IRS NUMBER: 630798460 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0131 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-20664 FILM NUMBER: 02633515 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 402 INDUSTRIAL LN CITY: BIRMINGHAM STATE: AL ZIP: 35211 BUSINESS PHONE: 2059423737 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 402 INDUSTRIAL LANE CITY: BIRMINGHAM STATE: AL ZIP: 35211 8-K 1 g75951e8-k.txt BOOKS-A-MILLION, INC. 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: MAY 3, 2002 BOOKS-A-MILLION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 0-20664 63-0798460 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation File Number) Identification No.) 402 INDUSTRIAL LANE BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35211 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 205-942-3737 ------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ITEM 1. CHANGES IN CONTROL OF REGISTRANT. NONE. ITEM 2. ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS. NONE. ITEM 3. BANKRUPTCY OR RECEIVERSHIP. NONE. ITEM 4. CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT. Arthur Andersen LLP ("Andersen") was the Company's independent accountants for fiscal 2002 and has been its independent accountants since its initial public offering in 1992. On April 26, 2002, The Company dismissed Andersen as its independent accountants. The decision to dismiss Andersen as the Company's independent accountants was recommended and approved by the Audit Committee. Andersen's report on the Company's financial statements for the past two years did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion, and was not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. In addition, during the two most recent fiscal years and since the end of fiscal year 2002, there were no disagreements with Andersen on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of Andersen would have caused Andersen to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with its report. ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. NONE. ITEM 6. RESIGNATIONS OF REGISTRANT'S DIRECTORS. NONE. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. NONE. ITEM 8. CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR. NONE. ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. NONE. EXHIBITS.
Exhibit Number - -------------- 16 -- Letter from Arthur Andersen LLP to the Securities and Exchange Commission dated May 3, 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. Books-A-Million, Inc. ------------------------- (Registrant) /s/ Richard S. Wallington ------------------------- (Signature) Richard S. Wallington Chief Financial Officer Date: May 3, 2002 INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number - -------------- 16 -- Letter from Arthur Andersen LLP to the Securities and Exchange Commission dated May 3, 2002.
EX-16 3 g75951ex16.txt LETTER FROM ARTHUR ANDERSEN, LLP. EXHIBIT 16 Office of the Chief Accountant Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 May 3, 2002 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have read Item 4 included in the Form 8-K dated May 3, 2002 of Books-A-Million, Inc. to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are in agreement with the statements contained therein. Very truly yours, ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP By C. Matthew Lusco lhs Copy to: Mr. Richard S. Wallington Chief Financial Officer Books-A-Million, Inc. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----