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): April
3, 2013
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Dillard's, Inc. |
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) |
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Delaware |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
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1-6140 |
71-0388071 |
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(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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1600 Cantrell Road Little Rock, Arkansas |
72201 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
(Zip Code) |
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(501) 376-5200 |
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(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code) |
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Not Applicable |
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) |
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On April 3, 2013, the Company announced that R. Brad Martin has informed the Company he will not stand for re-election at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 18, 2013. A copy of the press release is attached.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
99 Press Release dated April 3, 2013
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.
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DILLARD'S, INC. |
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DATED: |
April 3, 2013 |
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/s/ James I. Freeman |
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Name: |
James I. Freeman |
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Title: |
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
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Press Release dated April 3, 2013 |
Exhibit 99
R. Brad Martin to Depart Dillard’s Board of Directors in May
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 2013--Dillard’s, Inc. (NYSE: DDS) (the “Company” or “Dillard’s”) announced today that R. Brad Martin has informed the Company he will not stand for re-election at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 18, 2013. Mr. Martin, who has served on the board since 2008, has accepted a leadership position which will require a significant time commitment.
Dillard’s Chairman of the Board, William Dillard, II, stated, “We are truly appreciative of Brad’s leadership over the past five years. As an experienced retailer, Brad’s insight was invaluable as we navigated some tough years and emerged a stronger company. We wish him the best in his new appointment and we value his ongoing friendship.”
Mr. Martin stated, “I have enjoyed serving on the Dillard’s board and I am truly proud of our accomplishments. Dillard’s is a terrific company with an outstanding management team and board of directors. I remain a friend of Dillard’s as well as a shareholder and will be following the company’s success closely in the future.”
Mr. Martin is the former Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Saks Incorporated. He currently serves Dillard’s as Chairman of the Audit Committee.
CONTACT:
Dillard’s, Inc.
Julie J. Bull, 501-376-5965