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 10, 2004
Reebok International Ltd.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| 04-2678061 |
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1895 J.W. Foster Boulevard |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (781) 401-5000
(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:
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Item 1.01 Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement
On November 10, 2004 Reebok International Ltd. (the “Company”) provided to Terry Pillow, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary The Ralph Lauren Footwear Co., Inc. (“Ralph Lauren Footwear”), a pledge of financial protection in the event that Mr. Pillow’s employment were to be terminated within 24 months following a change of control in Ralph Lauren Footwear. Pursuant to such pledge, Mr. Pillow would receive a lump sum payment equal to 200% of his then-current base salary and target bonus. In addition, Mr. Pillow would be able to participate in his then-current accident, life, and health insurance benefits for an additional 24 months or, in the alternative, to receive a lump sum payment sufficient for him to secure comparable benefits.
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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: February 25, 2005 |
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| By: | /s/ Kenneth Watchmaker |
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Kenneth I. Watchmaker | |||
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| Chief Financial Officer |
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