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): June 18, 2013

The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Texas	1-16097	74-1790172
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

6380 Rogerdale Road Houston, Texas	77072
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

281-776-7000

(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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

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o 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.

The Board of Directors of The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. (the “Company”) has terminated George Zimmer from his position as Executive Chairman of the Company effective as of June 18, 2013.

Item 8.01   Other Events.

On June 19, 2013, the Company issued a press release announcing Mr. Zimmer’s termination and that, in light thereof, the Company is postponing its Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which had originally been scheduled for June 19, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. Pacific daylight time.  The purpose of the postponement is to re-nominate the existing slate of directors without Mr. Zimmer.

The Company expects to announce the rescheduled date, time and location of the postponed Annual Meeting shortly.  The Company will set a new record date, provide additional information with respect to the Annual Meeting in a supplement to its proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and commence a new solicitation with respect to the supplemented proxy materials.

A copy of the press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)           Exhibits.  The following exhibit is included in this Form 8-K:

Exhibit
Number	Description
99.1	Press Release of the Company dated June 19, 2013.

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SIGNATURES

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

Date: June 19, 2013
	THE MEN’S WEARHOUSE, INC.
	By:	/s/ KELLY M. DILTS
		Kelly M. Dilts
	Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number	Description
99.1	Press Release of the Company dated June 19, 2013.

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

	News Release
For Immediate Release	Contact:
	Ken Dennard
	Dennard · Lascar Associates
	(832) 594-4004 (cell)
	(713) 529-6600 (office)
	ken@dennardlascar.com

MEN’S WEARHOUSE ANNOUNCES GEORGE ZIMMER LEAVING COMPANY

Annual Meeting Postponed

FREMONT, CA — June 19, 2013 — The Board of Directors of Men’s Wearhouse (NYSE: MW) today announced that it has terminated George Zimmer from his position as Executive Chairman. The Board expects to discuss with Mr. Zimmer the extent, if any, and terms of his ongoing relationship with the Company.

In light of Mr. Zimmer’s termination, the Company also announced that it is postponing its Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which had originally been scheduled for June 19, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. Pacific daylight time. The purpose of the postponement is to re-nominate the existing slate of directors without Mr. Zimmer.

The Company expects to announce the rescheduled date, time and location of the postponed Annual Meeting shortly. The Company will set a new record date, provide additional information with respect to the Annual Meeting in a supplement to its proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and commence a new solicitation with respect to the supplemented proxy materials.  Shareholders are urged to read the supplement in its entirety, as it will contain important information about the Annual Meeting.

About Men’s Wearhouse

Founded in 1973, Men’s Wearhouse is one of North America’s largest specialty retailers of men’s apparel, with 1,143 stores. The Men’s Wearhouse, Moores and K&G stores carry a full selection of suits, sport coats, furnishings and accessories in exclusive and nonexclusive merchandise brands, and Men’s Wearhouse and Tux stores carry a limited selection. Most K&G stores carry a full selection of women’s apparel. Tuxedo rentals are available in the Men’s Wearhouse, Moores, and Men’s Wearhouse and Tux stores. Additionally, Men’s Wearhouse operates a global corporate apparel and workwear group consisting of Twin Hill in the United States and Dimensions, Alexandra, and Yaffy in the United Kingdom. For additional information on Men’s Wearhouse, please visit the company’s websites at www.menswearhouse.com, www.mooresclothing.com, www.kgstores.com, www.twinhill.com, www.dimensions.co.uk, and www.alexandra.co.uk.

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