-----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, Tlgw/QSa/3oGDzhAYmmJusWNdRc6WJ7kG4PS4LnwGR7/njNkLKQUjrZDZaDE42le k79i/aB/BE5QOrbjbzd8RA== 0001157523-08-002392.txt : 20080320 0001157523-08-002392.hdr.sgml : 20080320 20080320163602 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001157523-08-002392 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20080319 ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20080320 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20080320 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DILLARDS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000028917 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-DEPARTMENT STORES [5311] IRS NUMBER: 710388071 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0203 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-06140 FILM NUMBER: 08702866 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1600 CANTRELL RD CITY: LITTLE ROCK STATE: AR ZIP: 72201 BUSINESS PHONE: 5013765200 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: DILLARD DEPARTMENT STORES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 8-K 1 a5638178.htm DILLARD???S, INC. 8-K

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): March 19, 2008

 

Dillard’s, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

Delaware

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

1-6140

 

71-0388071

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

1600 Cantrell Road

Little Rock, Arkansas

 

72201

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

(501) 376-5200

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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 March 19, 2008, the registrant issued a press release confirming that it has received notice from Barington Capitol Group, L.P. and Clinton Group, Inc., investment firms that they are seeking to nominate four individuals for election to Dillard’s Board of Directors at Dillard’s 2008 annual meeting of shareholders.

Item 9.01

 

Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

99

 

Press Release dated March 19, 2008


SIGNATURE

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.

 

 

DILLARD'S, INC.

 
 

DATED:

March 19, 2008

By:

/s/ James I. Freeman

Name:

James I. Freeman

Title:

Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer


EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

 

Description

 

99

Press Release dated March 19, 2008

EX-99 2 a5638178ex99.htm EXHIBIT 99

Exhibit 99

Dillards Confirms Receipt of Director Nomination Proposal

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dillard’s, Inc. (NYSE: DDS) confirmed today that it has received notice from Barington Capital Group, L.P. and Clinton Group, Inc., investment firms based in New York, that they are seeking to nominate four individuals for election to Dillard’s Board of Directors at Dillard’s 2008 annual meeting of shareholders.

The notice will be forwarded to the Executive Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors for review. At this time, no action by Dillard’s stockholders is necessary.

Over the past three years, Dillard’s has undertaken various measures to improve its operations and maximize shareholder value. Some of the key initiatives include:

  • enhancing the merchandise assortment by adding upscale, contemporary and trend-right fashion from exciting brands that customers are seeking;
  • building and editing exclusive merchandise for a full range of customers, from those seeking classic choices to more fashion-forward styles;
  • utilizing information technology more effectively to manage inventory as well as to tailor merchandise selections specifically for each store; and
  • returning, in the last fiscal year, more than $124 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

Dillard’s remains committed to addressing the challenges of the current retail environment, improving its operational performance and creating sustainable long-term value for all shareholders.

About Dillard’s

Dillard’s, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest fashion apparel and home furnishing retailers. The Company’s stores operate with one name, Dillard’s, and span 29 states. Dillard’s stores offer a broad selection of merchandise, including products sourced and marketed under Dillard’s exclusive brand names.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Dillard’s, Inc. and its directors and officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from its stockholders in connection with our upcoming 2008 annual meeting of stockholders. In connection with this meeting, Dillard’s, Inc. will file a proxy statement and accompanying white proxy card which will be used to solicit votes in favor of, among other things, its director nominees. Stockholders are strongly advised to read this proxy statement when it becomes available, as it will contain important information, including information regarding the special interests of the directors and executive officers in the proposals that are the subject of the meeting. Stockholders will be able to obtain this proxy statement, any amendments or supplements to the proxy statement and other documents filed by Dillard’s, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission for free at the Internet website maintained by the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov. Copies of the proxy statement and any amendments and supplements to the proxy statement will also be available for free at Dillard’s, Inc. Internet website at www.dillards.com or by writing to Dillard’s, Inc., 1600 Cantrell Rd, Little Rock, AR 72201. In addition, copies of the proxy materials may be requested by contacting our proxy solicitor, Innisfree M&A Incorporated, at (888) 750-5834 toll-free or by email at info@innisfreema.com.

CONTACT:
Media:
Brunswick Group, 212-333-3810
or
Investor Relations:
Dillard’s, Inc.
Julie J. Bull
Director of Investor Relations
501-376-5965

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