UNITED STATES
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): July 23, 2003
ADVANCED MARKETING SERVICES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-16002 95-3768341
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
5880 OBERLIN DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92121
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (858) 457-2500
NA
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On July 23, 2003, the registrant issued a press release announcing an
investigation. The full text of the press release, which shall not be deemed
filed under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.
SIGNATURE
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.
ADVANCED MARKETING SERVICES, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ MICHAEL M. NICITA
JULY 23, 2003 -------------------------------------
--------------------------- Michael M. Nicita
Date President and Chief Executive
Officer