0001018840-14-000012.txt : 20140130 0001018840-14-000012.hdr.sgml : 20140130 20140130170323 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001018840-14-000012 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20140127 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20140130 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20140130 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001018840 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-FAMILY CLOTHING STORES [5651] IRS NUMBER: 311469076 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0129 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-12107 FILM NUMBER: 14561468 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6301 FITCH PATH CITY: NEW ALBANY STATE: OH ZIP: 43054 BUSINESS PHONE: 6142836500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6301 FITCH PATH CITY: NEW ALBANY STATE: OH ZIP: 43054 8-K 1 q42013cooupdate.htm 8-K Q4 2013 coo update


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 27, 2014


               ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO.               
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

              Delaware               
             1-12107                
              31-1469076                  
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

        6301 Fitch Path, New Albany, Ohio 43054         
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

                              (614) 283-6500                             
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

               Not Applicable               
(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:

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-4(c))






Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On January 27, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company promoted Jonathan E. Ramsden to the position of Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Ramsden will continue to hold the position of Chief Financial Officer until the Company appoints a successor.

Biographical and other information concerning Mr. Ramsden is set forth in the Company's most recent definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A and in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 2, 2013, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 2, 2013, and such information is incorporated herein by reference.

On January 30, 2014, the Company issued a press release announcing the promotion of Mr. Ramsden. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

The Company undertakes no obligation to update the matters referred to in the Company’s press release to reflect changes that occur after the date hereof, except as required by law.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.


(d) Exhibits:

The following exhibit is included with this Current Report on Form 8-K:



Exhibit No.        Description

99.1
Press Release of the Company, dated January 30, 2014




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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 hereunto duly authorized.


 
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO.
 
 
Dated: January 30, 2014
By: /s/ Robert E. Bostrom
 
      Robert E. Bostrom
 
      Senior Vice President, General Counsel and
Corporate Secretary






EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.        Description

99.1
Press Release of the Company, dated January 30, 2014



EX-99.1 2 q42013cooupdatepressrelease.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Q4 2013 coo update press release



Abercrombie & Fitch Names Jonathan Ramsden Chief Operating Officer

New Albany, Ohio, January 30, 2014: Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) (the “Company”) today announced the promotion of Jonathan E. Ramsden, currently the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, to the position of Chief Operating Officer (“COO”), a new role at the Company. Mr. Ramsden will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer, in addition to his COO role, until a new CFO is appointed. Mr. Ramsden’s promotion is effective immediately.

Mr. Ramsden, 49, has been with Abercrombie & Fitch since December 2008. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer of TBWA Worldwide, a global advertising and marketing services company.

Mr. Ramsden will work closely with Chief Executive Officer Michael S. Jeffries, as well as the new brand presidents, who will report to Mr. Jeffries and oversee the Abercrombie & Fitch and abercrombie kids brands, and the Hollister brand, respectively. The Company is making progress in its search for brand presidents and will provide additional information when appropriate.

Commenting on the appointment, Mike Jeffries said, “Jonathan’s responsibilities have progressively expanded well beyond the CFO role, and this new position will enable Jonathan to work closely with me in managing the overall execution of our long-range strategic plans. Along with the new brand president positions, the creation of the new COO role will ensure we are organized for renewed growth and success going forward.”

Mr. Ramsden said, “I am excited to take on this new role. We are committed to disciplined execution against our long-range strategic plan objectives, and I look forward to playing an expanded role in that process. I also look forward to working closely with Mike to on-board the new brand presidents and to fulfill the potential of our iconic brands and maximize shareholder value.”

About Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a leading global specialty retailer of high-quality, casual apparel for Men, Women and Kids with an active, youthful lifestyle under its Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister Co. and Gilly Hicks brands. The company currently operates 890 stores in the United States and 166 stores across Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia. The Company also operates e-commerce websites at www.abercrombie.com, www.abercrombiekids.com, www.hollisterco.com and www.gillyhicks.com.
Media Contact:
Public Relations
Abercrombie & Fitch
(614) 283-6192
Public_Relations@abercrombie.com

Investor Contact:
Joe Teklits
ICR, Inc.
(203) 682-8275
Investor_Relations@abercrombie.com