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): August 28, 2017

Tailored Brands, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Texas	1-16097	47-4908760
(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)

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Item 5.02              Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On August 28, 2017, the Board of Directors of Tailored Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Sue Gove as an additional member of the Company’s Board of Directors.  Ms. Gove has also been appointed to serve on the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors.  Ms. Gove will receive the customary compensation paid to the Company’s non-employee directors.  Because she is joining the Board before its first meeting of the 2017-2018 Board service year, she will receive the full annual equity grant of deferred stock units equal to $125,000 divided by the closing price of the Company’s common stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) on the date of grant, which will be the first day of the Company’s next open trading window.  With the addition of Ms. Gove, the Company’s Board comprises ten directors, eight of whom are independent.

Ms. Gove is President of Excelsior Advisors, LLC, a retail consulting and advisory firm. Prior to founding Excelsior Advisors in August 2014, Ms. Gove was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. from October 2012 to April 2014 and President from February 2012 to April 2014. She also served Golfsmith as Chief Operating Officer from September 2008 to October 2012, as Chief Financial Officer from March 2009 to July 2012 and as Executive Vice President from September 2008 to February 2012.  In addition, Ms. Gove spent 25 years at Zale Corporation where she served in senior financial, operating and strategic roles, culminating in the EVP and Chief Operating Officer role.

She currently serves on the boards of: (1) AutoZone Inc., where she is a member of the Audit Committee and the chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee; (2) Iconix Brand Group, Inc., where she is a member of the Compensation Committee and the chair of the Audit Committee; and (3) Logitech International SA, where she is a member of the Audit Committee.  She previously served on the boards of GolfSmith and Zale Corporation.

A copy of the press release issued on August 30, 2017 is attached to this Report as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01              Financial Statements and Exhibits.

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

Number	Description
99.1	Press Release of the Company dated August 30, 2017 (filed herewith).

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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:	August 31, 2017
		TAILORED BRANDS, INC.
		By:	/s/ BRIAN T. VACLAVIK
			Brian T. Vaclavik
			Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

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Index to Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release of the Company dated August 30, 2017 (filed herewith).

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

News Release Contact: Investor Relations (281) 776-7575 ir@tailoredbrands.com Julie MacMedan, VP, Investor Relations Tailored Brands, Inc.

For Immediate Release

TAILORED BRANDS APPOINTS SUE GOVE

TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

FREMONT, CA — August 30, 2017 — Tailored Brands, Inc. (NYSE: TLRD) today announced the appointment of Sue Gove as an additional member to the Board of Directors. Ms. Gove will join the Company’s audit committee.

“Sue is a highly accomplished executive who has held CEO, COO and CFO roles at major publicly traded retail companies and brings significant board experience to Tailored Brands,” said Tailored Brands Chairman of the Board Dinesh Lahti.  “Sue has deep experience across all facets of retail and is known for leading successful turnarounds and driving market share growth.  We look forward to benefitting from her insights as we execute our growth strategy and maximize value for our shareholders.”

Ms. Gove has more than 30 years of retail experience.  Since 2014, she has provided boards with strategic planning and advisory services, including acting as Interim CEO in turnaround and special situations.  From 2012 to 2014, Ms. Gove was President and CEO of Golfsmith International where she led market share growth in the U.S. and Canada, improved profitability and led the Golfsmith-Golf Town merger.  Ms. Gove spent 25 years at Zale Corporation, where she served in senior financial, operating and strategic roles, culiminating in the EVP and Chief Operating Officer role.

She currently serves on the boards of AutoZone Inc., Iconix Brand Group, Inc. and Logitech International and previously served on the boards of GolfSmith and Zale Corporation.

Tailored Brands, Inc. is a leading authority on helping men dress for work, special occasions and everyday life.  We serve our customers through an expansive omni-channel network that includes over 1,600 locations in the U.S. and Canada as well as our branded e-commerce websites.  Our brands include Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Joseph Abboud, Moores Clothing for Men and K&G.  We also operate an international corporate apparel and workwear group consisting of Dimensions, Alexandra and Yaffy in the United Kingdom and Twin Hill in the United States.

For additional information on Tailored Brands, please visit the Company’s websites at www.tailoredbrands.com, www.menswearhouse.com, www.josbank.com, www.josephabboud.com, www.mooresclothing.com, www.kgstores.com, www.mwcleaners.com, www.dimensions.co.uk, www.alexandra.co.uk and www.twinhill.com.

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