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): December 17, 2004
PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida | 0-21764 | 59-1162998 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
3000 N.W. 107th Avenue Miami, Florida | 33172 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (305) 592-2830
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Item 5.02Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
On December 17, 2004, Perry Ellis International, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of George Pita as the Company’s chief financial officer. Mr. Pita was previously serving as the Company’s interim chief financial officer. Mr. Pita and the Company entered into an employment agreement dated September 28, 2004 (the “Employment Agreement”). The Employment Agreement currently provides for an annual salary of $225,000 and is for an indefinite term but can be terminated by either party in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Employment Agreement. If the Company terminates Mr. Pita without cause, he is entitled to severance pay equal to six months’ salary.
A copy of the Company’s press release dated December 20, 2004 is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Exhibits
Exhibit Number | Description of Exhibits | |
99.1 | Press Release of Perry Ellis International, Inc. dated December 20, 2004 |
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.
PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL, INC. | ||||
Date: December 20, 2004 | By: | /s/ Rosemary B. Trudeau | ||
Name: | Rosemary B. Trudeau | |||
Title: | VP Finance |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number | Description of Exhibits | |
99.1 | Press Release of Perry Ellis International, Inc. dated December 20, 2004 |