8-K 1 htm_5398.htm LIVE FILING Enesco Group, Inc. (Form: 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 21, 2005

Enesco Group, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Illinois 001-09267 04-1864170
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(Commission
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(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
225 Windsor Drive, Itasca, Illinois   60143
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   630-875-5300

Not Applicable
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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:

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

On June 21, 2005, Enesco Group, Inc. issued a press release, announcing the elimination of its Chief Operating Officer position, currently held by Jeffrey S. Smith. Mr. Smith will remain in this role through July 15, 2005, to transition his responsibilities to other areas within the Company. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.





Item 8.01 Other Events.

The press release further describes downsizing by the Company as part of its efforts to reduce overhead costs. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.





Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits

99.1 Press release, dated June 21, 2005.






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.

         
    Enesco Group, Inc.
          
June 21, 2005   By:   /s/ Cynthia Passmore-McLaughlin
       
        Name: Cynthia Passmore-McLaughlin
        Title: President & CEO


Exhibit Index


     
Exhibit No.   Description

 
99.1
  Press release, dated June 21, 2005.