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): July 26, 2005 (July 21, 2005)
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) (zip code)
(314) 863-1100
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
None
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 1.02. Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement
| On July 21, 2005, the Company announced that Randall C. Spak resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer of Lane Furniture Industries, Inc. Mr. Spak will remain on Lane's payroll pursuant to a previously-announced employment agreement, but he has relinquished his day-to-day responsibilities. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99(a) to this report and is incorporated herein. |
Item 8.01. Other Events
| On July 21, 2005, the Company announced that John T. (Tom) Foy, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company will oversee the operations at Lane Furniture Industries, Inc. on an interim basis. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99(a) to this report and is incorporated herein. |
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
| 99(a) | | Press Release issued by the Company, dated July 21, 2005, reporting the resignation of Randall C. Spak as President and Chief Executive Officer of Lane Furniture Industries, Inc. |
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 thereunto duly authorized.
| Furniture Brands International, Inc. |
| By: | /s/ Steven W. Alstadt
|
| | Steven W. Alstadt |
| | Controller and Chief Accounting Officer |
Dated: July 26, 2005
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description |
| | |
| 99 (a) | Press Release, dated July 21, 2005 |
