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): April 12, 2004
Russ Berrie and Company, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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111 Bauer Drive, Oakland, New Jersey 07436 | ||||
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) | ||||
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (201) 337-9000 | ||||
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) |
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
On April 12, 2004, Russ Berrie and Company, Inc. issued a press release with respect to the declaration of a special dividend of $7 per share, earnings guidance for 2004, the appointment of a new CEO and the termination of its exploration of various strategic alternatives as previously announced in its press release of November 5, 2003. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(a) | Financial Statements. | Not applicable | ||
(b) | Pro Forma Financial Information. | Not applicable | ||
(c) | Exhibits. | The following exhibit is furnished as part of this report: | ||
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99.1 | Press Release of Russ Berrie and Company, Inc., dated April 12, 2004. | |||
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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.
Date: April 12, 2004 | RUSS BERRIE AND COMPANY, INC. | |||
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| By: | /s/ John D. Wille |
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| John D. Wille | |
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| Vice President and |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 |
| Press Release of Russ Berrie and Company, Inc., dated April 12, 2004. |
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