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) June 3, 2015
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PIER 1 IMPORTS, INC. |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Delaware |
001-07832 |
75-1729843 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
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100 Pier 1 Place, Fort Worth, Texas 76102 |
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) |
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817-252-8000 |
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(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On June 3, 2015, Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that it will distribute its first quarter fiscal 2016 financial results after market close on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, followed by a conference call at 3:30 p.m. Central Time. The call will be hosted by Alex Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Laura Coffey, Executive Vice President and Interim Chief Financial Officer. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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99.1 |
Press release dated June 3, 2015, announcing that the Company will distribute its first quarter fiscal 2016 financial results after market close on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, followed by a conference call at 3:30 p.m. Central Time. |
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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PIER 1 IMPORTS, INC. |
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| Date: |
June 3, 2015 |
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/s/ Michael A. Carter |
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Michael A. Carter, Senior V. P. - Compliance |
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and General Counsel, Secretary |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
| 99.1 |
Press release dated June 3, 2015, announcing that the Company will distribute its first quarter fiscal 2016 financial results after market close on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, followed by a conference call at 3:30 p.m. Central Time. |
Exhibit 99.1
Pier 1 Imports, Inc. Announces Date for First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 2015--Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE:PIR) today announced that it will distribute its first quarter fiscal 2016 financial results after market close on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, followed by a conference call at 3:30 p.m. Central Time. The call will be hosted by Alex Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Laura Coffey, Executive Vice President and Interim Chief Financial Officer.
The call can be accessed through the Company’s website at www.pier1.com by linking through the “Investor Relations” page to the “Events” page, or dialing 1-800-498-7872, or if international, 1-706-643-0435. The conference ID number is 88750370.
A replay of the conference call will be available after 6:30 p.m. Central Time on June 17, 2015, for a 24-hour period, and can be accessed by dialing 1-855-859-2056, or if international, 1-404-537-3406, using conference ID number 88750370.
Pier 1 Imports, Inc. is the original global importer of home décor and furniture. Information about the Company is available on www.pier1.com.
CONTACT:
Pier 1 Imports, Inc.
Bryan Hanley, 817-252-6083