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): October 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 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On October 23, 2003, the registrant issued a public announcement concerning
a delay in the filing of its Form 10-Q for the second quarter ended September
27, 2003. The full text of the announcement, 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)
October 23, 2003 By: /s/ Michael M. Nicita
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Date Michael M. Nicita
President and Chief Executive Officer