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): November 9, 2006
RUSS BERRIE AND COMPANY, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
New Jersey |
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| 22-1815337 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction |
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111 Bauer Drive, Oakland, New Jersey |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (201) 337-9000 |
Not Applicable
(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 filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Section 2 – Financial Information
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On November 9, 2006, Russ Berrie and Company, Inc. issued a press release announcing its consolidated results of operations for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006. Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the press release.
Section 7 – Regulation FD
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
The response to Item 2.02 is incorporated by reference to this Item 7.01.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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99.1 |
| Text of press release issued by Russ Berrie and Company, Inc., dated November 9, 2006, announcing its consolidated results of operations for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to 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.
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Date: November 9, 2006 |
| By: | /s/ Marc S. Goldfarb |
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| Marc S. Goldfarb | |
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| Senior Vice President | |
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| and General Counsel |
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Exhibit Index
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99.1 |
| Text of press release issued by Russ Berrie and Company, Inc., dated November 9, 2006, announcing its consolidated results of operations for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006. |
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