SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 30, 2001
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VENATOR GROUP, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York No. 1-10299 13-3513936
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
112 West 34th Street, New York, New York 10120
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 720-3700
Item 5. Other Events.
On May 30, 2001 the Registrant issued a press release
announcing that it intends to offer, subject to market conditions, approximately
$125 million of subordinated convertible notes due 2008 ($150 million if an
option for an additional $25 million is exercised in full). The notes and the
common stock issuable upon conversion of the notes have not been registered
under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United
States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration
requirements.
A copy of the press release regarding the offering is attached
as Exhibit 99, which, in its entirety, is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
In accordance with the provisions of Item 601 of Regulation
S-K, an index of exhibits is included in this Form 8-K on page 3.
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 being hereunto duly authorized.
VENATOR GROUP, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: May 30, 2001 By:/s/ Bruce L. Hartman
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Bruce L. Hartman
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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VENATOR GROUP, INC.
INDEX OF EXHIBITS
FURNISHED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE PROVISIONS OF
ITEM 601 OF REGULATION S-K
Exhibit No. in Item 601
of Regulation S-K Description
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99 New Release dated May 30, 2001
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