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): January 30, 2008
Furniture Brands International, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware | | 001-00091 | | 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)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17CFR 230.425) |
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o | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17CFR 240.14a-12) |
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o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 2.02 | Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
Attached as Exhibit 99.1, and incorporated herein by reference, is a copy of the Company’s press release dated January 30, 2008 announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.
The information in this Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
On January 30, 2008, the Company issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per common share payable February 29, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 11, 2008.
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
99.1 | The following exhibit relating to Item 2.02 shall be deemed to be furnished, and not filed: |
Press Release issued by the Company, dated January 30, 2008, announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 and its quarterly dividend.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
| Furniture Brands International, Inc. |
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| By: | /s/ Richard R. Isaak |
| | Name: Richard R. Isaak |
| | Title: Controller and Chief Accounting Officer |
Dated: February 4, 2008
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number | | Description |
99.1 | | Press Release issued by the Company, dated January 30, 2008, announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 and its quarterly dividend. |
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