0000046080-14-000033.txt : 20140327 0000046080-14-000033.hdr.sgml : 20140327 20140327152131 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000046080-14-000033 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20140327 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20140327 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20140327 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: 14721420 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 richardstoddart_8k.htm PRESS RELEASE ANNOUNCING THAT RICHARD S. STODDART, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF LEO BURNETT NORTH AMERICA AT LEO BURNETT WORLDWIDE, HAS BEEN APPOINTED TO THE COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS (THE "BOARD") EFFECTIVE MARCH 27, 2014.
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 27, 2014
 
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
 
02861
(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)
 
¨   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 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Hasbro, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that Richard S. Stoddart, Chief Executive Officer of Leo Burnett North America at Leo Burnett Worldwide, has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") effective March 27, 2014.  A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and is incorporated herein by reference.

In connection with his service on the Board, Mr. Stoddart will participate in the Company's compensation program for non-employee directors, as it is amended from time to time, which currently includes an annual cash retainer of $85,000.  In addition, Mr. Stoddart will become party with the Company to the Company's form of Director Indemnification Agreement, which has been filed as Exhibit 10(jj) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2007.

Item 9.01                          Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  Exhibits

99.1 Press Release of Hasbro, Inc. dated March 27, 2014.



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:
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)
Date: March 27 , 2014
 
 


EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
99.1
 
 
Press Release of Hasbro, Inc. dated March 27, 2014.
 
 

EX-99.1 CHARTER 2 rstoddart_exhibit99_1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 FOR RICHARD STODDART 8K FILING
                                                                                                              Exhibit 99.1


HASBRO, INC. ELECTS RICHARD STODDART TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PAWTUCKET, R.I. – March 27, 2014 – Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a premier global branded play company, announced today that Richard Stoddart, Chief Executive Officer, North America at Leo Burnett Worldwide, has been elected to the Company's Board of Directors effective March 27, 2014.

"Richard Stoddart is highly accomplished within the advertising industry. He brings a wealth of experience in marketing communications and consumer engagement that will make him a valuable member of our Board," said Hasbro Chairman Alfred J. Verrecchia. "As a recognized leader in the advertising community, we look forward to Rich's guidance and insight as we continue to deliver meaningful and lasting connections between our unparalleled portfolio of multi-platform brands and our consumers around the world."

As Chief Executive Officer, Leo Burnett North America, Stoddart is responsible for driving growth and innovation across the firm and its sister agency Arc. He is also responsible for all North American business at Leo Burnett Worldwide.

Prior to taking on this role in 2013, Mr. Stoddart served as President of Leo Burnett North America in Chicago for eight years, helping return the flagship agency to growth, strengthen its leadership team and deliver unparalleled ROI for clients such as General Motors, Proctor & Gamble, Allstate, Kellogg and McDonald's. Moreover in his tenure, Leo Burnett has won more EFFIE Awards for effective advertising than any other US agency.

In 2013, he was honored as the American Advertising Federation Multicultural Career Achiever Award recipient. In June, he will begin a two-year term as Chairman of the American Advertising Federation.

Mr. Stoddart completed his Bachelors in Arts in American Government at Dartmouth College in 1985.

About Hasbro, Inc.
Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company dedicated to fulfilling the fundamental need for play for children and families through the creative expression of the Company's world class brand portfolio, including TRANSFORMERS, MONOPOLY, PLAY-DOH, MY LITTLE PONY, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, NERF and LITTLEST PET SHOP. 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 play and entertainment experiences, in a variety of forms and formats, anytime and anywhere. The Company's Hasbro Studios develops and produces television programming for more than 180 territories around the world, and for the U.S. on Hub Network, part of a multi-platform joint venture between Hasbro and Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK). 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
HAS-IR

© 2014 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.


Hasbro, Inc.
Julie Duffy, 401-727-5931
News Media
or
Debbie Hancock, 401-727-5401
Investor Relations
Source: Hasbro




#            #            #