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
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 22, 2007 | ||
Limited Brands, Inc. | ||
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) | ||
Delaware | ||
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | ||
1-8344 | 31-1029810 | |
| (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | |
Three Limited Parkway Columbus, OH | 43230 | |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) | |
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (614) 415-7000 | ||
| (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) | ||
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On June 22, 2007, Limited Brands, Inc. issued a press release announcing the following: certain cost reduction initiatives; the increase in its share repurchase program to $1 billion and the acceleration of repurchase activity; its plans to issue $1.25 billion in debt; the expected closing date for the Express transaction; and the continued exploration of strategic alternatives for Limited stores and certain non-core assets. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. | Description | ||
| 99.1 | Press release issued by Limited Brands, Inc., dated June 22, 2007. |
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.
| LIMITED BRANDS, INC. | ||
| | | |
| By: | /s/ Douglas L. Williams | |
Name: Douglas L. Williams | ||
| Date: June 22, 2007 | Title: Senior Vice President and General Counsel | |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Description | ||
| 99.1 | Press release issued by Limited Brands, Inc., dated June 22, 2007. |