Current Report Filing (8-k)
08 January 2015 - 10:02PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
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) January 8, 2015
PIER 1 IMPORTS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-07832
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75-1729843
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
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100 Pier 1 Place, Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
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817-252-8000
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(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Check the
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Item 7.01
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Regulation FD Disclosure.
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On January 8, 2015, Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a
press release announcing the Company’s December sales results for
the period ended January 3, 2015. A copy of this press release is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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Item 9.01
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(d)
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Exhibits.
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press release dated January 8, 2015 announcing the Company’s
December sales results for the period ended January 3, 2015.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
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PIER 1 IMPORTS, INC.
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Date:
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January 8, 2015
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By:
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/s/ Michael A. Carter
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Michael A. Carter, Senior V.P. - Compliance
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and General Counsel, Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press release dated January 8, 2015 announcing the Company’s
December sales results for the period ended January 3, 2015.
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Exhibit 99.1
Pier 1
Imports, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2015 December Sales
FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--January 8, 2015--Pier 1 Imports,
Inc. (NYSE:PIR) today reported that company comparable sales for the
five-week period ended January 3, 2015 increased 8.2% compared to the
five-week period ended January 4, 2014.
“We are pleased with our December sales performance,” said Alex W.
Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Traffic to the brand was
up nicely and sell-through on our holiday assortments was on plan. We
are in the midst of our clearance efforts and beginning the transition
to fresh spring looks in-store and online -- we believe the business is
well-positioned as we head into the early spring selling season.”
Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Fiscal 2015 Financial Results
The Company will report fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2015 results
for the period ending February 28, 2015 on Wednesday, April 8, 2015
after the market close and will host a conference call that afternoon to
discuss the results.
Financial Disclosure Advisory
Management’s expectations and assumptions regarding future results are
subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or
other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements included
in this press release. Any forward-looking projections or statements
should be considered in conjunction with the cautionary statements and
risks contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and other
filings. Refer to the Company’s most recent SEC filings for any updates
concerning these and other risks and uncertainties that may affect the
Company’s operations and performance. The Company assumes no obligation
to update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or
future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or
implied will not be realized.
Pier 1 Imports, Inc. is the original global importer of home décor and
furniture. Information about the Company is available on www.pier1.com.
CONTACT:
Pier 1 Imports, Inc.
Cary Turner, 817-252-8400
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