-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, Tb7cPhi8F1Et+FoB3Y0jSCC6quPUvbAp2qoZdmsPISEOE7X5OpWnPRoiHpfAQGqT 0AkRPcxCgqB7DVD3gFRrzA== 0001157523-07-000052.txt : 20070104 0001157523-07-000052.hdr.sgml : 20070104 20070104060041 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001157523-07-000052 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20070104 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20070104 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070104 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BANK JOS A CLOTHIERS INC /DE/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000920033 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-APPAREL & ACCESSORY STORES [5600] IRS NUMBER: 363189198 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0130 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-14657 FILM NUMBER: 07507003 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 500 HANOVER PIKE CITY: HAMPSTEAD STATE: MD ZIP: 21074 BUSINESS PHONE: 4102392700 8-K 1 a5303177.txt JOS. A. BANK CLOTHIERS 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): January 4, 2007 JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-23874 36-3189198 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 500 Hanover Pike 21074 Hampstead, Maryland (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (410) 239-2700 (Former name or former address, if changed since 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 (see General Instruction A.2. below): |_| 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 January 4, 2007, JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. issued a press release (the "Press Release") in which the Company announced, among other things, its sales results for fiscal December 2006. A copy of the Press Release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS Exhibit Number Description - -------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated January 4, 2007 SIGNATURE --------- 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. JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. (Registrant) By: /s/ Robert N. Wildrick ------------------------------------ Robert N. Wildrick Chief Executive Officer and Director Dated: January 4, 2007 2 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description - -------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated January 4, 2007 3 EX-99.1 2 a5303177ex991.txt JOS. A. BANK CLOTHIERS EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 JoS. A. Bank Clothiers Announces 12.1% Increase in December 2006 Sales; Comparable Store Sales Rise 1.4% HAMPSTEAD, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 4, 2007--JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: "JOSB") announces that its total sales for the fiscal month ended December 30, 2006 ("fiscal December 2006") increased 12.1% to $102.1 million, as compared with $91.1 million in fiscal December 2005. Comparable store sales increased 1.4% in fiscal December 2006, as compared with fiscal December 2005. Combined catalog and Internet sales increased 20.0% in fiscal December 2006, as compared with the same prior year period. Comparing the fiscal eleven months ended December 30, 2006 with the same prior year period, total sales increased 16.4% to $505.0 million from $433.8 million; comparable store sales increased 5.1%; and combined catalog and Internet sales increased 21.5%. JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc., established in 1905, is one of the nation's leading retailers of men's classically-styled tailored and casual clothing, sportswear, footwear and accessories. The Company sells its full product line through 372 stores in 42 states and the District of Columbia, a nationwide catalog and an e-commerce website that can be accessed at www.josbank.com. The Company is headquartered in Hampstead, MD, and its common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol "JOSB." The Company's statements concerning future operations contained herein are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated due to a variety of factors outside of the Company's control that can affect the Company's operating results, liquidity and financial condition. Such factors include risks associated with economic, weather, public health and other factors affecting consumer spending, higher energy and security costs, the successful implementation of the Company's growth strategy including the ability of the Company to finance its expansion plans, the mix and pricing of goods sold, the effectiveness and profitability of new concepts, the market price of key raw materials such as wool and cotton, seasonality, fashion trends and changing consumer preferences, the effectiveness of the Company's marketing programs, the availability of lease sites for new stores, the ability to source product from its global supplier base, litigations and other competitive factors. Other factors and risks that may affect our business or future financial results are detailed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 28, 2006 and the Company's subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed through the date hereof. These cautionary statements qualify all of the forward-looking statements the Company makes herein. The Company cannot assure you that the results or developments anticipated by the Company will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that those results or developments will result in the expected consequences for the Company or affect the Company, its business or its operations in the way the Company expects. The Company cautions you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their respective dates. The Company does not undertake an obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in the Company's assumptions, estimates or projections. These risks should be carefully reviewed before making any investment decision. CONTACT: JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc., Hampstead, MD David E. Ullman, EVP/CFO, 410-239-5715 or Investor Relations Voicemail, 410-239-5900 E-commerce Address for JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.: www.josbank.com -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----