Washington, D.C. 20549
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): July 16, 2004 (July 14, 2004)
Furniture Brands International, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
| Delaware | I-91 | 43-0337683 | |||
| (State of Incorporation) | (Commission | (IRS Employer | |||
| File Number) | Identification Number) |
101 South Hanley Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63105
(Address of principal executive offices)
(314) 863-1100
(Registrant’s telephone number)
Item 5. Other Events
| On July 14, 2004, the Company announced that the Breuners Home Furnishings Corporation bankruptcy filing will result in a charge to earnings of 9 to 10 cents per diluted common share in the second quarter of 2004. This charge was not included in the Company’s previous earnings guidance for the quarter. |
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
| (c) | Exhibit |
| 99 | Press Release, dated July 14, 2004 |
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 thereunto duly authorized.
| Furniture Brands International, Inc. | |
| By: /s/ Steven W. Alstadt | |
| Steven W. Alstadt | |
| Controller and Chief Accounting Officer |
Dated: July 16, 2004
