0000046080-12-000104.txt : 20121206 0000046080-12-000104.hdr.sgml : 20121206 20121206160444 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000046080-12-000104 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20121206 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20121206 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20121206 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: 121246735 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 dec6_8k.htm FORM 8-K DATED DECEMBER 6, 2012
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 6, 2012
 
Hasbro, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Rhode Island
 
1-6682
 
05-0155090
(State or other jurisdiction
 of incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer
 Identification No.)
 
1027 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, Rhode Island
 
02862
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:   (401) 431-8697
 
 
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)
 
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¨   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01                          Other Events.

On December 6, 2012, Hasbro, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per common share.  The dividend will be payable on December 28, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 17, 2012. The Board decided to accelerate the payment of the Company's regular quarterly dividend, which is normally paid in mid-February, and this accelerated dividend is being paid in lieu of the February 2013 dividend.  A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01                          Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  Exhibits

99.1 Hasbro, Inc. Press Release, dated December 6, 2012.

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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Deborah Thomas
 
Name:
Deborah Thomas
 
Title:
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)
Date: December 6, 2012
 
 

EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
99.1
 
 
Hasbro, Inc. Press Release, December 6, 2012.
 
 

EX-99.1 2 pressrel.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED DECEMBER 6, 2012



 
 
 
Exhibit 99.1
For Immediate Release
December 6, 2012
Contacts:                Debbie Hancock
(Investor Relations)
401-727-5401
 
Wayne S. Charness
(News Media)
401-727-5983
 
 
HASBRO ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND ON COMMON SHARES

Company Accelerates February 2013 Dividend Payment Date

Pawtucket, RI (December 6, 2012) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per common share.  The dividend will be payable on December 28, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 17, 2012. The Board decided to accelerate the payment of the Company's regular quarterly dividend, which is normally paid in mid-February, and this accelerated dividend is being paid in lieu of the February 2013 dividend.

About Hasbro

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: 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, digital gaming and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its global customers with innovative, 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 Company's Hasbro Studios develops and produces television programming for markets around the world. The Hub TV Network is part of a multi-platform joint venture between Hasbro and Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), in the U.S. Through the Company's deep commitment to corporate social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to build a safe and sustainable world for future generations and to positively impact the lives of millions of children and families every year. It has been recognized for its efforts by being named one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" and is ranked as one of Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "100 Best Corporate Citizens." Learn more at www.hasbro.com.
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