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 24, 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.
The Registrant's condensed consolidated balance sheets (unaudited) at
May 5, 2001 and April 29, 2000 are 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.
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(Registrant)
Date: May 24, 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 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
at May 5, 2001 and April 29, 2000
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