8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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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 16, 2015

DECKERS OUTDOOR CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
000-22446	95-3015862
(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
250 Coromar Drive, Goleta, California	93117
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (805) 967-7611
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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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 March 16, 2015, Deckers Outdoor Corporation (the “Company”) announced that David Powers, one of the named executive officers of the Company, was promoted to the position of President of Deckers Brands effective as of March 16, 2015. Prior to his promotion, Mr. Powers served as President of Omni Channel since January 2014. There was no change to Mr. Powers’ compensation in connection with his promotion. A copy of the press release announcing the promotion of Mr. Powers to President of Deckers Brands is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits. The following exhibits are attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release, dated March 16, 2015, issued by the Company.

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.

Date: March 16, 2015
	Deckers Outdoor Corporation
	/s/ Thomas A. George
	Thomas A. George, Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release, dated March 16, 2015, issued by the Company.

EX-99.1

DAVE POWERS PROMOTED TO PRESIDENT OF DECKERS BRANDS

Goleta, California (March 16, 2015) -- Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), a global leader in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories, today announced that Dave Powers has been promoted to President of Deckers Brands. In this role, he will lead the Omni Channel organization, as well as each of the brand teams.

Powers has overseen the evolution of the Company’s global direct to consumer channel including the build out of its leading edge Omni Channel capabilities. Since joining Deckers in 2012 as President of Direct to Consumer, Powers has held several senior positions with increasing responsibilities. He most recently served as President of Omni Channel where he managed the global retail and e-commerce operations as well as Deckers’ international wholesale and distributor businesses. Prior to Deckers, he was Vice President of Global Direct to Consumer and Licensed Retail at Converse and also held senior leadership roles at Timberland and Gap.

Angel Martinez, who remains Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board of Directors, commented, “Dave has been instrumental in the growth and transformation of our business over the past few years. His work developing our Omni Channel model has dramatically enhanced how consumers engage with our brands across retail, e-commerce and wholesale. I’m confident that further aligning our brand portfolio and consumer centric market strategy under Dave’s leadership will move us closer to achieving our global vision for the Company. I look forward to working with Dave in his new role to continue to build shareholder value.”

About the Company

Deckers Brands is a global leader in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories developed for both everyday casual lifestyle use and high performance activities. The Company’s portfolio of brands includes UGG®, I HEART UGG®, Teva®, Sanuk®, Ahnu®, MOZO®, Tsubo®, and HOKA ONE ONE®. Deckers Brands products are sold in more than 50 countries and territories through select department and specialty stores, 138 Company-owned and operated retail stores, and select online stores, including Company-owned websites. Deckers Brands has a 40-year history of building niche footwear brands into lifestyle market leaders attracting millions of loyal consumers globally. For more information, please visit www.deckers.com.

Investor Relations Contact: Brendon Frey | ICR | 203.682.8200

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