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): October 6, 2011
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Nevada | | 001-31552 | | 87-0543688 |
| (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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2100 Roosevelt Avenue
Springfield, Massachusetts
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| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(800) 331-0852
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| (Former name or former address if changed since last report.) |
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On October 6, 2011, we issued a press release announcing our plans to divest our perimeter security business in order to focus on our core firearm business. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference in this Item 8.01.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| | (a) | | Financial Statements of Business Acquired. |
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| | | | Not applicable. |
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| | (b) | | Pro Forma Financial Information. |
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| | | | Not applicable. |
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| | (c) | | Shell Company Transactions. |
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| | | | Not applicable. |
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| | (d) | | Exhibits. |
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| Number | | Exhibits |
| 99.1 | | Press release from Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation, dated October 6, 2011, entitled “Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation Announces Plan To Divest Perimeter Security Business” |
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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.
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| | SMITH & WESSON HOLDING CORPORATION
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| Date: October 6, 2011 | By: | /s/ Jeffrey D. Buchanan | |
| | | Jeffrey D. Buchanan | |
| | | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer, and Secretary | |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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| 99.1 | | Press release from Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation, dated October 6, 2011, entitled “Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation Announces Plan To Divest Perimeter Security Business” |
