| Delaware | 36-3228107 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| 8700 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, Illinois | 60631 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | (773) 380-3000 |
| Item 5. | Other Events |
| On December 11, 2002, Bally Total Fitness Holding Corporation (“Company”) announced the resignation of Lee S. Hillman as Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer. In addition, the Company announced the election of Paul A. Toback as President and Chief Executive Officer. A copy of the press release relating to these announcements, and the separation agreement with Mr. Hillman, are attached as Exhibits 99 and 99.1 hereto and are incorporated herein by reference. | |
| Item 7. | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
| c. Exhibits | |
| 99 Press Release dated December 11, 2002 | |
| 99.1 Separation agreement for Lee S. Hillman dated December 10, 2002 |
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.
| BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION | ||
| Registrant | ||
| Dated: December 11, 2002 | /s/ John W. Dwyer | |
| John W. Dwyer | ||
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||
| (principal financial officer) |