0001171843-13-002620.txt : 20130627 0001171843-13-002620.hdr.sgml : 20130627 20130627171453 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001171843-13-002620 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20130625 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20130627 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20130627 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: 000-23874 FILM NUMBER: 13938254 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 500 HANOVER PIKE CITY: HAMPSTEAD STATE: MD ZIP: 21074 BUSINESS PHONE: 4102392700 8-K 1 f8k_062713.htm FORM 8-K f8k_062713.htm
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 25, 2013
 
 
Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
 
 
Delaware
0-23874
36-3189198
(State or Other Jurisdiction
(Commission
(IRS Employer
of Incorporation)
File Number)
Identification No.)
 
 
500 Hanover Pike
Hampstead, Maryland
                            21074
(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):

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ITEM 8.01  OTHER EVENTS

On June 25, 2013, JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. (the “Company”) announced in a press release that the Company has joined with the Gary Sinise Foundation, through its “Uniform of Success” event, to give suits to thousands of military veterans as they re-enter the civilian workforce. 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 June 25, 2013
 
 
 

 
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/ R. Neal Black
 
   
 
 
 
 R. Neal Black
 
 
 President and Chief Executive
 
 Officer and Director
 
       
       
       
Dated:  June 27, 2013
     
 
 

 
EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number              Description
_____                  ________
99.1                      Press Release dated June 25, 2013
EX-99.1 2 exh_991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 exh_991.htm
Exhibit 99.1
Jos. A. Bank, Gary Sinise Welcome Home Troops with New Suits

“Uniform of Success” supports transition to civilian life

HAMPSTEAD, Md., June 25, 2013/PRNewswire/ — Through its “Uniform of Success” event, Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. has joined with the Gary Sinise Foundation to give suits to thousands of military veterans as they re-enter the civilian workforce.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jos-a-bank-gary-sinise-welcome-home-troops-with-new-suits-213051331.html

Anyone who purchases a men’s suit from July 1-7 gets an additional two free suits. Jos. A. Bank will then donate a suit to a returning veteran through the Gary Sinise Foundation. The promotion’s tag line will be BUY 1-GET 2-GIVE 1.

“We are humbled by the sacrifice our veterans make every day for our country,” said R. Neal Black, CEO of Jos. A. Bank. “For over 100 years, our customers have relied on us to dress them for success, and we want to make returning veterans the very best-dressed job candidates.”

Many veterans experience a difficult transition from military to civilian life, especially finding a job. The challenge is greatest for young, male troops returning from active duty, which had a 20 percent unemployment rate in 2012.

An advocate of meeting that challenge is award-winning actor Gary Sinise.  He formed the Gary Sinise Foundation to create programs that serve and honor Americans in the military.  Sinise also formed the Lt. Dan Band as a homage to the role he played in “Forrest Gump” as disabled veteran Lt. Dan Taylor.  The group tours the world performing concerts for the military and their families on behalf of the Gary Sinise Foundation and the USO.  Sinise received the Presidential Citizens Award for his humanitarian efforts on behalf of the USO and the foundation.
 
“Uniform of Success” complements the foundation’s partnership with GE for “Get Skills to Work.”  The program accelerates skills training for the U.S. military veterans, helps veterans and employers translate military skills to advanced manufacturing jobs, and empowers employers with tools to recruit and mentor veterans.

“For the past several years I've been on a mission to boost the morale of our troops,” said Sinise. “Being able to look sharp and dress nicely can raise the self-esteem and confidence of these veterans.

Having a great suit to put on for a job interview can be a very special thing for somebody who’s spent a lot of time in a military uniform, and may not have worn one for a long time.”
 
 

 
Customers who purchase a regular-priced suit (excluding Traveler and Classic Collection merchandise) at a Jos. A. Bank full-line store or online at www.josbank.com will receive two additional suits of equal or lesser value free. For each suit purchased, the Gary Sinise Foundation will receive a voucher from Jos. A. Bank for distribution to a U.S. military veteran identified by the Foundation as returning to the civilian workforce. The veteran may redeem the voucher at any Jos. A. Bank full-line store for a free suit from the Jos. A. Bank “Executive Collection” (retail value of $650).


About Jos. A. Bank
JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc., established in 1905, is one of the nation's leading designers, manufacturers and retailers of men's classically-styled tailored and casual clothing, sportswear, footwear and accessories. The Company sells its full product line through 606 stores in 44 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."

About the Gary Sinise Foundation
The Gary Sinise Foundation serves the nation by honoring its defenders, veterans, first responders, their families and those in need by creating and supporting unique programs such as Building for America’s Bravest, Gary Sinise Foundation Relief & Resiliency Outreach, Invincible Spirit Festivals, Serving Heroes and Arts & Entertainment Outreach which are designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen and build communities. For more information, please visit www.GarySiniseFoundation.org.