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UNITED STATES 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 11, 2010 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)) Section 2 - Financial Information Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On January 11, 2010 A.T. Cross Company (the "Company") issued a News Release to announce preliminary 2009 financial results and certain forward looking financial information. A copy of the News Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99, which is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits Exhibit No. Exhibit 99 Press Release 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: January 11, 2010 KEVIN F. MAHONEY
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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Identification No.)
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(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)
(Registrant)
(Kevin F. Mahoney)
Senior Vice President, Finance
Chief Financial Officer
Exhibit 99
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
A.T. CROSS COMPANY ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY 2009 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND CERTAIN FORWARD LOOKING FINANCIAL INFORMATION
LINCOLN, Rhode Island, January 11, 2010 - A.T. Cross Company (NASDAQ: ATX) today announced that its previously released earnings per share guidance of between $0.11 and $0.15 for 2009 will be met and is providing preliminary guidance for 2010 of between $0.33 and $0.35 per share. Further, the Company expects 2010 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, to be approximately $15 million.
The Company's 2009 preliminary results and certain forward looking information will be presented at the Cowen and Company 8th Annual Consumer Conference in New York, NY on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 9:00 am EST.
The presentation will be webcast live and may be accessed under the investor relations section of the Company's website, www.cross.com. The webcast can also be found on the Cowen and Company website, www.cowen.com.
Commenting on the preliminary full year's success and outlook going forward, David G. Whalen, President and Chief Executive Officer of A.T. Cross said, "Both of our operating segments finished the year with a strong December. We were highly focused in 2009 on continuing to invest in Costa Del Mar, whose growth this year speaks to the long-term strength of the brand, transforming the Native Eyewear brand to set it up for success and aggressively rationalizing the Cross cost base to allow that division to expand operating margins. We have managed our balance sheet very well which allowed us to repurchase 10% of our shares in December. I am optimistic that the future will reward our shareholders."
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. A.T. 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.