Form 8-K

 

 

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 27, 2008

 

 

ALBERTO-CULVER COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   1-32970   20-5196741

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

  (Commission File Number)  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

2525 Armitage Avenue

Melrose Park, Illinois 60160

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (708) 450-3000

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 


SECTION 2 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On October 27, 2008, Alberto-Culver Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and full fiscal year ended September 30, 2008. The full text of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.

SECTION 9 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

 

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

The following exhibits are included herein:

 

Number

 

Description

99

  Press Release dated October 27, 2008


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 thereunto duly authorized.

 

  ALBERTO-CULVER COMPANY
  By:  

/s/ Ralph J. Nicoletti

    Ralph J. Nicoletti
    Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
    (Principal Financial Officer)
October 27, 2008