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): | | May 17, 2006 |
Enesco Group, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Illinois | 001-09267 | 04-1864170 |
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| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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| 225 Windsor Drive, Itasca, Illinois | | 60143 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) | | ___________
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | | 630-875-5300 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
On May 17, 2006, the Chairman of Enesco Group, Inc.'s Board of Directors accepted the retirement of George R. Ditomassi from its Board of Directors effective as of May 17, 2006. In 1988, Enesco's Board adopted a policy providing for mandatory retirement at the annual meeting of shareholders following the date on which a director reaches age 72. Mr. Ditomassi will become age 72 later this year and has decided to retire at this time. Mr. Ditomassi has been a member of the Board since 2000 and was a member of Enesco’s Audit Committee.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On May 17, 2006, Enesco announced the Company will host a live webcast of its Annual Shareholders Meeting beginning at 9:30 a.m. CT (10:30 a.m. ET) today, May 17, 2006.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release, dated May 17, 2006, announcing the retirement of George R. Ditomassi from Enesco Group, Inc.’s Board of Directors.
99.2 Press Release, dated May 17, 2006, announcing the live webcast of Enesco Group, Inc.’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
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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| | | Enesco Group, Inc. |
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| May 17, 2006 | | By: | | /s/ Anthony G. Testolin
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| | | | | Name: Anthony G. Testolin |
| | | | | Title: Chief Accounting Officer |
Exhibit Index
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press release, dated May 17, 2006, announcing the retirement of George R. Ditomassi from Enesco Group, Inc.'s Board of Directors. |
99.2 | | Press Release, dated May 17, 2006, announcing the live webcast of Enesco Group, Inc.'s Annual Meeting of Shareholders. |
