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): November 7, 2011
AARON’S, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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| (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
309 E. Paces Ferry Road, N.E. | | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (404) 231-0011
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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| Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On November 7, 2011, John C. Portman, Jr., 86, resigned from the Board of Directors of Aaron’s, Inc. (the “Company”). Mr. Portman’s resignation was due to increasing demands on his time related to his architectural business, and not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter.
| Item 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure. |
On November 14, 2011, the Company issued a press release announcing the resignation of Mr. Portman from the Board. The press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release of the Company, dated November 14, 2011. |
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.
| | AARON’S, INC. |
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| By: | /s/ Gilbert L. Danielson |
| Date: November 14, 2011 | Gilbert L. Danielson Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
