SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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): May 11, 2005
(May 11, 2005)
GENESCO INC.
| Tennessee (State of Incorporation) |
1-3083 (Commission File No.) |
62-0211340 (IRS Employer I.D. No.) |
| 1415 Murfreesboro Road | ||
| Nashville, Tennessee | 37217-2895 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Office) | (Zip code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (615) 367-7000
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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On May 11, 2005, Genesco Inc. issued a press release announcing net sales and comparable store sales and reaffirming previously announced earnings guidance for the first quarter ended April 30, 2005. The Company also announced that it had reached an agreement in principle to settle a previously announced California class action, subject to negotiation of a definitive settlement agreement, class certification, court approval, and other conditions. Charges related to the settlement totaling approximately $1.6 million after taxes are expected to be reflected in results for the quarter. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
On May 11, 2005, Genesco Inc. issued a press release announcing net sales and comparable store sales and reaffirming previously announced earnings guidance for the first quarter ended April 30, 2005. The Company also announced that it had reached an agreement in principle to settle a previously announced California class action, subject to negotiation of a definitive settlement agreement, class certification, court approval, and other conditions. Charges related to the settlement totaling approximately $1.6 million after taxes are expected to be reflected in results for the quarter. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
The following exhibit is furnished herewith:
| Exhibit Number | Description | |
99.1
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Press Release, dated May 11, 2005, issued by Genesco Inc. |
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.
| GENESCO INC. |
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| Date: May 11, 2005 | By: | /s/ Roger G. Sisson | ||
| Name: | Roger G. Sisson | |||
| Title: | Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel | |||
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| No. | Exhibit | |
99.1
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Press Release dated May 11, 2005 |
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