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): October 22, 2009
Avon Products, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
New York | 1-4881 | 13-0544597 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
1345 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10105-0196
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(212) 282-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
Item 2.02 | Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
On October 22, 2009, Avon Products, Inc. announced that during the third quarter of 2009 it incurred pre-tax costs of approximately $34 million, or $0.06 per share, associated with its restructuring programs previously announced in 2005 and 2009. These costs were primarily employee related and also included other costs to implement the restructuring initiatives, including accelerated depreciation of certain assets and related third party fees.
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SIGNATURE
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.
AVON PRODUCTS, INC. | ||
(Registrant) | ||
By | /s/ Charles W. Cramb | |
Charles W. Cramb | ||
Vice Chairman, Chief Finance and Strategy Officer |
Date: October 22, 2009
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