-----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, AnckG0nN0akQsRUhwEQdddrJpzGEIhgQCjuhQv0LZiOBJ23KiyKnI0Ej8LT6rLzr xX/9OTkvkskCMchNVNQX2A== 0000046080-10-000130.txt : 20101209 0000046080-10-000130.hdr.sgml : 20101209 20101209165857 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000046080-10-000130 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20101109 ITEM INFORMATION: Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20101209 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20101209 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: HASBRO INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000046080 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: GAMES, TOYS & CHILDREN'S VEHICLES (NO DOLLS & BICYCLES) [3944] IRS NUMBER: 050155090 STATE OF INCORPORATION: RI FISCAL YEAR END: 1230 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-06682 FILM NUMBER: 101242894 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1027 NEWPORT AVE STREET 2: P O BOX 1059 CITY: PAWTUCKET STATE: RI ZIP: 02861 BUSINESS PHONE: 4014318697 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 NARRAGANSETT PARK DRIVE CITY: PAWTUCKET STATE: RI ZIP: 02862-0200 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: HASBRO BRADLEY INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19850814 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: HASBRO INDUSTRIES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19840917 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: HASSENFELD BROTHERS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19720615 8-K 1 nasdaqdec2010.htm FORM 8-K DATED DECEMBER 9, 2010                     SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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):      December 9, 2010  

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                              HASBRO, INC.

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         (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)




 RHODE ISLAND                    1-6682                    05-0155090

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  (State of                   (Commission                 (IRS Employer

Incorporation)                File Number)             Identification No.)




1027 NEWPORT AVE., PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND                   02862

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 (Address of Principal Executive Offices)                  (Zip Code)



                             (401) 431-8697

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           (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


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 3.01 Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing.  


On December 9, 2010, Hasbro, Inc. (the “Company”) provided written notice to the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) that the Company plans to voluntarily transfer its listing to the NASDAQ Global Select Market (“NASDAQ”).  The Company’s common stock, par value $.50 per share, has been approved for listing on NASDAQ and is expected to commence trading on NASDAQ on or about December 21, 2010 under the Company’s current trading symbol “HAS”. The Company expects trading to cease on the NYSE effective at the close of business on December 20, 2010.


 A copy of the press release issued by the Company on December 9, 2010 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.




Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits


(d) Exhibits


99

  Press Release, dated December 9, 2010.





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.


                                             HASBRO, INC.

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                                             (Registrant)



Date: December 9, 2010                    By:  /s/ Deborah Thomas

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                                              Deborah Thomas

                                              Chief Financial Officer

                                              




HASBRO, INC.

Current Report on Form 8-K

Dated December 9, 2010


Exhibit Index



Exhibit No.

Exhibit


99

  Press Release, dated December 9, 2010.




EX-99 2 pressrel.htm PRESS RELEASE, DATED DECEMBER 9, 2010 For Immediate Release


EXHIBIT 99


For Immediate Release

December 9, 2010

Contacts:

Debbie Hancock

(Investor Relations)

401-727-5401

 

Wayne S. Charness

(News Media)

401-727-5983



Hasbro Announces Move to NASDAQ Global Select Market


Company’s Ticker Symbol to Remain “HAS”

Pawtucket, RI (December 9, 2010) – Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) today announced that it will voluntarily transfer its stock exchange listing from The New York Stock Exchange to The NASDAQ Global Select Market, an exchange of The NASDAQ OMX Group Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ).  The Company expects trading to commence on the NASDAQ on December 21, 2010, and Hasbro stock will continue to be listed under the ticker symbol “HAS”.

“The decision to transfer our stock listing reflects our strategy of re-imagining our business to maximize value for our shareholders,” said Deb Thomas, Hasbro’s Chief Financial Officer.  “The NASDAQ and its listed companies are indicative of the innovation and forward-thinking Hasbro prides itself on.  We are confident that the technology platforms, services and support of NASDAQ will best support Hasbro’s continued growth as a branded play company.”

"NASDAQ OMX is proud to welcome such an imaginative and innovative company such as Hasbro to our exchange,” said Bruce Aust, Executive Vice President, Global Corporate Client Group, NASDAQ OMX.  “The company has an in-depth understanding of how to develop innovative, versatile and immersive entertainment experiences across all of its world class brands.  Hasbro’s on-going focus on re-imagining, re-inventing and re-igniting these brands ensures that they will be right at home with all the other dynamic, forward-thinking companies that chose to list on NASDAQ.”



About Hasbro

Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide-range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company’s world class brand portfolio.  From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, video games and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers through the strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY.  The Hub, Hasbro’s multi-platform joint venture with Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) launched on



October 10, 2010. The online home of The Hub is www.hubworld.com. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.

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