0000046080-15-000083.txt : 20150831 0000046080-15-000083.hdr.sgml : 20150831 20150831160509 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000046080-15-000083 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20150831 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20150831 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20150831 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: 1229 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-06682 FILM NUMBER: 151085041 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 aug318k.htm CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K DATED AUGUST 31, 2015  
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): August 31, 2015
 
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 8.01                          Other Events.

On August 31, 2015 Hasbro, Inc. ("Hasbro") and Cartamundi NV issued a press release announcing the completion of Hasbro's sale of its East Longmeadow, Massachusetts and Waterford, Ireland manufacturing facilities to the Cartamundi Group.  A copy of that press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.


Item 9.01                          Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

99.1  Hasbro, Inc. and Cartamundi NV Press Release, dated August 31, 2015.

 


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: August 31, 2015
 
 




EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
99.1
 
Hasbro, Inc. and Cartamundi NV Press Release, dated August 31, 2015.
 



EX-99.1 2 exhibit991.htm HASBRO, INC. AND CARTAMUNDI NV PRESS RELEASE, DATED AUGUST 31, 2015  
For Immediate Release
Exhibit 99.1


Hasbro Announces Completion of the Sale of Manufacturing Facilities to Cartamundi Group


Pawtucket, R.I.,  August 31, 2015 -- Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) today announced the completion of the previously announced sale of Hasbro's manufacturing locations in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts and Waterford, Ireland to the Cartamundi Group. The specific terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

"I want to thank our employees who have transitioned to Cartamundi for their hard work and dedication to ensure a smooth and successful transition," said Duncan Billing, Executive Vice President, Chief Global Operations and Business Development Officer, Hasbro Inc. "We look forward to continuing to work with Cartamundi and this talented workforce – albeit in a different capacity – as we continue to manufacture Hasbro's ever-popular board games at both these sites."


About Hasbro

Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global company committed to Creating the World's Best Play Experiences, by leveraging its beloved brands, including LITTLEST PET SHOP, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, MONOPOLY, MY LITTLE PONY, NERF, PLAY-DOH and TRANSFORMERS, and premier partner brands. From toys and games, television programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and lifestyle licensing, Hasbro fulfills the fundamental need for play and connection with children and families around the world. The Company's Hasbro Studios and its film label, ALLSPARK PICTURES, create entertainment brand-driven storytelling across mediums, including television, film, digital and more. Through the company's commitment to corporate social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to build a safe and sustainable world and to positively impact the lives of millions of children and families. Learn more at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro & @HasbroNews) and Instagram (@Hasbro).



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Hasbro Press Contact: Julie Duffy | Hasbro, Inc. | (401) 727-5931 | julie.duffy@hasbro.com

Hasbro Investor Contact:  Debbie Hancock | Hasbro, Inc. | (401) 727-5401 | debbie.hancock@hasbro.com

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