Prepared by R.R. Donnelley Financial -- Form 8-K

0001045969-02-001273.txt : 20020802 0001045969-02-001273.hdr.sgml : 20020802 20020802171210 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001045969-02-001273 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20020731 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20020802 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WINMARK CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000908315 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-MISCELLANEOUS RETAIL [5900] IRS NUMBER: 411622691 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MN FISCAL YEAR END: 1226 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-22012 FILM NUMBER: 02718657 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4200 DAHLBERG DRIVE CITY: GOLDEN VALLEY STATE: MN ZIP: 55422-4837 BUSINESS PHONE: 6125208500 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: GROW BIZ INTERNATIONAL INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930629 8-K 1 d8k.htm FORM 8-K Prepared by R.R. Donnelley Financial -- Form 8-K

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): August 2, 2002

Winmark Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Minnesota

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

000-22012		41-1622691
(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

4200 Dahlberg Drive, Suite 100 Golden Valley, MN 55422-4837

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(612) 520-8500

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.

On July 30, 2002, the Company announced in a press release, that, over the next twelve months, it will make a $6.0 million dollar investment in the “Archiver’s” retail chain. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c)

Exhibits:

99.1 Press Release dated July 30, 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.

	WINMARK CORPORATION

Date: August 2, 2002	By:	/s/ JOHN L. MORGAN
		John L. Morgan, CEO

EXHIBIT INDEX

August 2, 2002 Form 8-K

Winmark Corporation

Exhibit Number		Exhibit Description

99.1		Press Release dated July 30, 2002.

EX-99.1 3 dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED JULY 30, 2002 Prepared by R.R. Donnelley Financial -- Press Release dated July 30, 2002

Exhibit 99.1

[Logo of Winmark Corporation]

Contact:		John L. Morgan

		763-520-8500

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WINMARK ANNOUNCES TODAY THAT IT WILL MAKE A $6 MILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT IN THE “ARCHIVER’S” RETAIL CHAIN

Minneapolis, MN (July 30, 2002) — Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today that, over the next 12 months, it will make a $6 million dollar investment in the “Archiver’s” retail chain (www.archiversonline.com). Based on current ownership, Winmark will own approximately 20% of the outstanding stock of the parent company of Archiver’s, Tomsten, Inc., after the investment is complete.

John Morgan, Chairman and CEO of Winmark Corporation, remarks, “Archiver’s is an entirely new retail concept created to help people preserve and enjoy their photographs and the memories they represent. Winmark’s investment will bring together our interest in retailing and the opportunity to create more economic value for our shareholders.” Mr. Morgan will be appointed to the Board of Directors of Tomsten, Inc. as part of the transaction.

Winmark Corporation develops franchises and operates value-oriented retail brands for stores that buy, sell, trade and consign used and new merchandise. At June 29, 2002, the Company had 839 franchise and retail stores in operation and an additional 28 franchises awarded but not open. Of the stores in operation, there were 492 Play It Again Sports^®, 227 Once Upon A Child^®, 61 Music Go Round^® and 59 Plato’s Closet^® stores.