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): February 28, 2019
QURATE RETAIL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
001-33982 |
84-1288730 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
12300 Liberty Blvd.
Englewood, Colorado 80112
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (720) 875-5300
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On February 28, 2019, Qurate Retail, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Mike George, will be presenting at the UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference on Thursday, March 7th at 9:00 a.m., E.S.T. at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston, MA. During his presentation, Mr. George may make observations regarding the Company's financial performance and outlook, as well as other forward looking matters.
On March 4, 2019, the Company announced that its Executive Chairman, Greg Maffei, will be presenting at the Deutsche Bank Media, Internet and Telecom Conference, on Monday, March 11th at 4:20 p.m., E.D.T. at the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, FL. During his presentation, Mr. Maffei may make observations regarding the Company's financial performance and outlook, as well as other forward looking matters.
This Current Report on Form 8-K and the press releases attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 are being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission under Item 7.01 of Form 8-K in satisfaction of the public disclosure requirements of Regulation FD and shall not be deemed "filed" for any purpose.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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99.1 |
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Press Release, dated February 28, 2019, regarding Mr. George’s presentation. |
99.2 |
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Press Release, dated March 4, 2019, regarding Mr. Maffei’s presentation. |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: March 5, 2019
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By: |
/s/ Wade Haufschild |
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Name: Wade Haufschild |
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Title: Vice President |
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Exhibit 99.1
February 28, 2019
Qurate Retail, Inc. to Present at UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE) – Qurate Retail, Inc. (“Qurate Retail”) (Nasdaq: QRTEA, QRTEB) announced Mike George, President and CEO of Qurate Retail, will be presenting at the UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference on Thursday, March 7th at 9:00 a.m., E.S.T. at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston, MA. During his presentation, Mr. George may make observations regarding the company's financial performance and outlook, as well as other forward looking matters.
The presentation will be broadcast live via the Internet. All interested persons should visit the Qurate Retail website at http://qurateretail.com/events to register for the webcast. An archive of the webcast will also be available on this website for one year after appropriate filings have been made with the SEC.
About Qurate Retail, Inc.
Qurate Retail, Inc. operates and owns interests in a broad range of digital commerce businesses. Qurate Retail, Inc.’s businesses and assets consist of QVC, HSN, zulily and the Cornerstone Brands (collectively, the Qurate Retail Group) as well as its interest in FTD, among other things.
Qurate Retail, Inc.
Courtnee Chun, 720-875-5420
Source: Qurate Retail, Inc.
Exhibit 99.2
March 4, 2019
Qurate Retail, Inc. to Present at Deutsche Bank Media, Internet and Telecom Conference
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE) – Qurate Retail, Inc. (“Qurate Retail”) (Nasdaq: QRTEA, QRTEB) announced Greg Maffei, Executive Chairman of Qurate Retail, will be presenting at the Deutsche Bank Media, Internet and Telecom Conference, on Monday, March 11th at 4:20 p.m., E.D.T. at the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, FL. During his presentation, Mr. Maffei may make observations regarding the company's financial performance and outlook, as well as other forward looking matters.
The presentation will be broadcast live via the Internet. All interested persons should visit the Qurate Retail website at http://qurateretail.com/events to register for the webcast. An archive of the webcast will also be available on this website for one year after appropriate filings have been made with the SEC.
About Qurate Retail, Inc.
Qurate Retail, Inc. operates and owns interests in a broad range of digital commerce businesses. Qurate Retail, Inc.’s businesses and assets consist of QVC, HSN, zulily and the Cornerstone Brands (collectively, the Qurate Retail Group) as well as its interest in FTD, among other things.
Qurate Retail, Inc.
Courtnee Chun, 720-875-5420
Source: Qurate Retail, Inc.