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
March 22, 2011
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)
THE BUCKLE, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
| Nebraska | 001-12951 | 47-0366193 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of | (Commission | (I.R.S. Employer |
| incorporation or organization) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
2407 West 24th Street, Kearney, Nebraska 68845-4915
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (308) 236-8491
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year if changed since last report)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
ITEM 8.01. Other Events
ITEM 9.01(d) Financial Statements and Exhibits
SIGNATURES
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT 99.1
ITEM 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 5.02 "Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers." On March 22, 2011, The Buckle, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that Thomas B. Heacock has been appointed to the position of Treasurer and Corporate Controller effective immediately upon approval from the Board of Directors at its March 21, 2011 meeting. Mr. Heacock has been employed by the Company since October 2003 and has served as Corporate Controller since February 2007. Prior to joining the Company, he was employed by Ernst & Young, LLP. Mr. Heacock is the son-in-law of Dennis H. Nelson, who serves as President and Chief Executive Officer and a Director of The Buckle, Inc.
The full text of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
ITEM 8.01 Other Events
The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 8.01 “Other Events.” On March 22, 2011, The Buckle, Inc. issued a press release announcing a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share to be paid on April 27, 2011, for shareholders of record at the close of business on April 15, 2011.
The full text of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
ITEM 9.01(d). Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release Dated March 22, 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.
| The Buckle, Inc. | |||||
| Date: March 22, 2011 | By: /s/ | KAREN B. RHOADS | |||
| Name: Karen B. Rhoads | |||||
| Title: Vice President of Finance | |||||
| and Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release Dated March 22, 2011