0001104659-12-031443.txt : 20120501 0001104659-12-031443.hdr.sgml : 20120501 20120501171302 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-12-031443 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20120430 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: 20120501 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20120501 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: REGIS CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000716643 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-PERSONAL SERVICES [7200] IRS NUMBER: 410749934 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MN FISCAL YEAR END: 0630 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-12725 FILM NUMBER: 12801708 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7201 METRO BLVD CITY: MINNEAPOLIS STATE: MN ZIP: 55439 BUSINESS PHONE: 9529477777 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7201 METRO BLVD CITY: MINNEAPOLIS STATE: MN ZIP: 55439 8-K 1 a12-11052_18k.htm 8-K

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 30, 2012

REGIS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Minnesota		1-12725		41-0749934
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No)

7201 Metro Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55439

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(952) 947-7777

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Not applicable)

(Former name or former address, if changed from last report.)

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:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Regis Corporation
Current Report on Form 8-K

ITEM 5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.

On April 30, 2012, Paul D. Finkelstein provided notice of intention to resign from the Board of Directors and his position as Executive Chairman effective immediately. Effective at the same time, Joel Conner, a current member of the Board of Directors, was named independent Chairman of the Board. A copy of the News Release issued by the Company in connection with this transition is attached as Exhibit 99 and incorporated by reference herein.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d) Exhibits.

EXHIBIT NUMBER

99		Regis Corporation News Release dated May 1, 2012.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	REGIS CORPORATION

Dated: May 1, 2012		By:	/s/ Eric Bakken
			Name: Eric Bakken, Title: Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT NUMBER

99		Regis Corporation News Release dated May 1, 2012.

EX-99 2 a12-11052_1ex99.htm EX-99

Exhibit 99

	CONTACT: REGIS CORPORATION:

		Mark Fosland — Vice President, Finance
		952-806-1707
		Andy Larew — Director, Finance-Investor Relations
		952-806-1425

For Immediate Release

PAUL D. FINKELSTEIN RESIGNS FROM REGIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Joel Conner Named Independent Chairman of the Board Effective Immediately

MINNEAPOLIS — May 1, 2012 — Regis Corporation (NYSE: RGS), the global leader in the $160 billion haircare industry, today announced that Paul D. Finkelstein has resigned from his positions as director and Executive Chairman of the Regis Board of Directors, as of April 30, 2012. Joel Conner, currently a Regis director, has been named independent Chairman of the Board, effective immediately.

“I am pleased with the progress the Company has recently made, including the agreement to sell Regis’ minority ownership interest in Provaillance, and the development of a comprehensive plan to re-energize our salons. This Board remains committed to overseeing the positive change that is already underway at Regis and remains focused on enhancing shareholder value,” said Joel Conner, independent Chairman of the Board

“We thank Paul for his service to the Company. On behalf of the Board, we are excited for a new phase in Regis’ growth.”

About Regis Corporation

Regis Corporation (NYSE:RGS) is the beauty industry’s global leader in beauty salons, hair restoration centers and cosmetology education. As of March 31, 2012, the Company owned, franchised or held ownership interests in approximately 12,700 worldwide locations. Regis’ corporate and franchised locations operate under concepts such as Supercuts, Sassoon Salon, Regis Salons, MasterCuts, SmartStyle, Cost Cutters, Cool Cuts 4 Kids and Hair Club for Men and Women. In addition, Regis maintains an ownership interest in Provalliance, which operates salons primarily in Europe, under the brands of Jean Louis David, Franck Provost and Saint Algue. Regis also maintains ownership interests in Empire Education Group in the U.S. and the MY Style concepts in Japan. System-wide, these and other concepts are located in the U.S. and in over 30 other countries in North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Asia. For additional information about the company, including a reconciliation of certain non-GAAP financial information and certain supplemental financial information, please visit the Investor Information section of the corporate website at www.regiscorp.com. To join Regis Corporation’s email alert list, click on this link: http://www.b2i.us/irpass.asp?BzID=913&to=ea&Nav=1&S=0&L=1

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