-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, Ar2Zo2Y9MSBJovvmd5NJD+AYDISnoUFVC4aMctSj8gnS5ZOZlmmeyn+Iki/dfeT/ SikzCtCh+0OqD6qRwgTF2Q== 0001104659-08-005087.txt : 20080128 0001104659-08-005087.hdr.sgml : 20080128 20080128162634 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-08-005087 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20080123 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20080128 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20080128 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Linens 'N Things Center, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001366909 IRS NUMBER: 592740308 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 1230 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-135646-11 FILM NUMBER: 08554370 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6 BRIGHTON ROAD CITY: CLIFTON STATE: NJ ZIP: 07015 BUSINESS PHONE: 9737781300 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6 BRIGHTON ROAD CITY: CLIFTON STATE: NJ ZIP: 07015 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: LINENS N THINGS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001023052 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-HOME FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS & EQUIPMENT STORES [5700] IRS NUMBER: 223463939 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0101 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-12381 FILM NUMBER: 08554371 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6 BRIGHTON RD CITY: CLIFTON STATE: NJ ZIP: 07015 BUSINESS PHONE: 9737781300 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6 BRIGHTON RD CITY: CLIFTON STATE: NJ ZIP: 07015 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Linens Holding Co. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001366913 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-HOME FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS & EQUIPMENT STORES [5700] IRS NUMBER: 204192917 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1230 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-135646-12 FILM NUMBER: 08554372 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6 BRIGHTON ROAD CITY: CLIFTON STATE: NJ ZIP: 07015 BUSINESS PHONE: 9737781300 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6 BRIGHTON ROAD CITY: CLIFTON STATE: NJ ZIP: 07015 8-K 1 a08-3896_18k.htm CURRENT REPORT OF MATERIAL EVENTS OR CORPORATE CHANGES

 

 

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 23, 2008

 

LINENS HOLDING CO.

LINENS ‘N THINGS, INC.

LINENS ‘N THINGS CENTER, INC.

(Exact names of registrants as specified in their charters)

 

Delaware

Delaware

California

(States or other jurisdictions of
incorporation)

 

333-135646-12

001-12381

333-135646-11

(Commission File Numbers)

 

20-4192917

22-3463939

59-2740308

(IRS Employer

Identification Nos.)

 

6 Brighton Road, Clifton, New Jersey  07015

(Address of principal executive offices)  (Zip Code)

 

(973) 778-1300

(Registrants’ telephone number, including area code)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrants 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  2.02                                              Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On January 23, 2008, Linens Holding Co. (“Linens”) announced its consolidated sales results, including comparable store sales results, for the fiscal fourth quarter ended December 29, 2007.  The consolidated sales results are with respect to Linens and its consolidated subsidiaries, including Linens ‘n Things, Inc. and Linens ‘n Things Center, Inc.  A copy of the press release issued in connection with the announcement is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

The information contained in this report and the exhibits hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of Section 18, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

 

Item 9.01                                                 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)         Exhibits.

 

99.1                           Press Release of Linens Holding Co. dated January 23, 2008.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Dated:  January 28, 2008

 

 

LINENS HOLDING CO.

 

LINENS ‘N THINGS, INC.

 

LINENS ‘N THINGS CENTER, INC.

 

(Registrants)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ FRANCIS M. ROWAN

 

 

Francis M. Rowan

 

 

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

 

 

 

99.1

 

Press Release of Linens Holding Co. dated January 23, 2008.

 

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EX-99.1 2 a08-3896_1ex99d1.htm EX-99.1

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Contact:

Francis M. Rowan

 

Linens ‘n Things

 

(973) 815-2929

 

frowan@lnt.com

 

 

Linens ‘n Things Reports Fourth Quarter 2007 Sales Results

 

Clifton, NJ — January 23, 2008 — Linens Holding Co. (“LNT” or the “Company”), a leading home furnishings specialty retailer known as “Linens ‘n Things,” today reported total net sales of $962.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2007, a 0.6% increase over the same quarter in 2006.  This increase in net sales resulted from the opening of four new stores, partially offset by a comparable store sales decline of 1.0% for the quarter.  During the holiday shopping season between November 23, 2007 (i.e. Black Friday) and December 29, 2007, the Company generated comparable store sales growth of +0.9%.  As other retailers have reported in connection with their holiday season results, the Company’s gross margins in the fourth quarter were pressured by a highly promotional sales environment.  The Company expects to announce Adjusted EBITDA and other earnings information later this quarter under its customary timetable.

 

The Company ended the quarter with an asset-based revolver balance of $205.9 million, letters of credit outstanding of $53.0 million and excess availability under its revolving credit facility of $302.9 million, which was available without restriction.

 

Linens ‘n Things, with 2006 sales of approximately $2.8 billion, is one of the leading, national large format retailers of home textiles, housewares and home accessories.  As of December 29, 2007, Linens ‘n Things operated 589 stores in 47 states and seven provinces across the United States and Canada.  More information about Linens ‘n Things can be found online at www.lnt.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to our financial condition, results of operations and business that is not historical information.  As a general matter, forward-looking statements are those focused upon future or anticipated events or trends and expectations and beliefs relating to matters that are not historical in nature.  The words “believe,” “expect,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate” or “anticipate” and similar expressions, as well as future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “would” and “could,” often identify forward-looking statements.  The Company believes there is a reasonable basis for our expectations and beliefs, but they are inherently uncertain, and we may not realize our expectations and our beliefs may not prove correct. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The Company’s actual results and future financial condition may differ materially from those described or implied by any such forward-looking statements as a result of many factors that may be outside the Company’s control.  Such factors include, without limitation: general economic conditions; changes in the retailing environment and consumer spending habits; inclement weather and natural disasters; competition from existing and potential competitors; the amount of merchandise markdowns; loss or retirement of key members of management; increases in the costs of borrowings and unavailability of additional debt or equity capital; impact of our substantial indebtedness on our operating income and our ability to grow; the cost of labor; labor disputes; increased healthcare benefit costs; and other costs and expenses.  This list of factors is not intended to be exhaustive.

 

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