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
January 11, 2016
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)
ASCENA RETAIL GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | 0-11736 | 30-0641353 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
933 MacArthur Boulevard
Mahwah, New Jersey 07430
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(551) 777-6700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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:
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o | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
o | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4c)) |
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On January 11, 2016, Ascena Retail Group, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release disclosing material non-public information regarding its sales results for the Holiday period from November 21, 2015 to January 3, 2016. The Company is also reaffirming its earnings per diluted share guidance for the 52-week period ending July 23, 2016. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.02.
The information in Item 7.01 of this Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit Number | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press Release dated January 11, 2016. |
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.
ASCENA RETAIL GROUP, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: January 12, 2016
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By: | /s/ Ernest LaPorte |
Ernest LaPorte |
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer |
(Principal Accounting Officer) |