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UNITED STATES FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) September 05, 2008 A. T. CROSS COMPANY Rhode Island 1-6720 05-0126220 One Albion Road, Lincoln, Rhode Island 02865 Registrant N/A 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: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. On September 5, 2008, the A.T. Cross Company issued a press release announcing the decision to transfer the listing of the Company's common stock from the American Stock Exchange to The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC®, effective September 16, 2008. The Company will continue to trade under the symbol ATX. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated herein by this reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit No. Exhibit Description 99 A.T. Cross Company Press Release dated September 5, 2008. 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, thereunto duly authorized. A. T. CROSS COMPANY Date: September 10, 2008 JOSEPH V. BASSI
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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(Zip Code)
(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)
(Registrant)
(Joseph V. Bassi)
Finance Director
Exhibit 99
NEWS RELEASE
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A.T. CROSS COMPANY SWITCHES TO THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET
Lincoln, RI - September 5, 2008 - A.T. Cross Company announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the decision to switch the listing of its common stock from the American Stock Exchange to The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC®, effective September 16, 2008. The Company will continue to trade under the symbol ATX.
"This decision was reached after careful consideration of capital market alternatives and analysis of the electronic market model, which provides added visibility to our investors," said David G. Whalen, President and Chief Executive Officer of A.T. Cross Company. "We believe that NASDAQ's electronic multiple market maker structure will provide our company with enhanced exposure and liquidity, while at the same time providing investors with the best prices, the fastest execution, and the lowest cost per trade. As the world's largest electronic stock market, NASDAQ promotes innovation and attracts leading growth companies from a diverse group of sectors. We are pleased to be a part of The NASDAQ Stock Market."
NASDAQ® is the largest U.S. electronic stock market. NASDAQ is home to companies that are leaders across all areas of business including technology, retail, communications, financial services, transportation, media and biotechnology. For more information about NASDAQ, visit the NASDAQ website at http://www.nasdaq.com.
About A.T. Cross Company
Building on the rich tradition of its award-winning writing instruments and reputation for innovation and craftsmanship, A.T. Cross Company is a designer and marketer of branded personal and business accessories. Cross provides a range of distinctive products that appeal to a growing market of consumers seeking to enhance their image and facilitate their lifestyle. A.T. Cross products, including award-winning quality writing instruments, timepieces, business accessories and Costa Del Mar and Native Eyewear sunglasses, are distributed in retail and corporate gift channels worldwide. For more information, visit the A.T. Cross website at www.cross.com, the Costa Del Mar website at www.costadelmar.com and the Native Eyewear website at www.nativeyewear.com.