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
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| Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | | November 18, 2011 |
The Finish Line, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Indiana | 0-20184 | 35-1537210 |
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| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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| 3308 North Mitthoeffer Road, Indianapolis, Indiana | | 46235 |
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | | 317-899-1022 |
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
The Company announced today that Mr. Christopher Ladd has been appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Officer. Mr. Ladd will commence his duties with the Company on November 21, 2011. His responsibilities will include providing vision, leadership, and strategy to develop and implement initiatives across the enterprise, including digital and mobile commerce, social media, and other key components of the multi-channel experience.
Mr. Ladd comes to the Company from Lululemon, a specialty retailer of yoga-inspired athletic apparel, where he most recently served as Senior Vice President, Global Ecommerce. Prior to Lulelemon, Mr. Ladd served in various capacities with Crocs, Texturemedia, Titleist, Foot-Joy Worldwide, and Reebok. Mr. Ladd holds a master’s degree in sports management and bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Connecticut.
Further information regarding Mr. Ladd’s appointment is set forth in the press release issued on November 18, 2011, a copy of which is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release issued November 18, 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.
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| | | The Finish Line, Inc. |
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| November 18, 2011 | | By: | | Edward W. Wilhelm
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| | | | | Name: Edward W. Wilhelm |
| | | | | Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit Index
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99.1 | | Press Release issued November 18, 2011 |
