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 15, 2000
(December 15, 2000)
Furniture Brands International, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware I-91 43-033768
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(State of Incorporation) (Commission (IRS Employer
File Number) Identification Number)
101 South Hanley Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63105
(Address of principal executive offices)
(314) 863-1100
(Registrant's telephone number)
Item 5. Other Matters
On January 25, 2001 the Company announced operating results for the fourth
quarter and full year ended December 31, 2000, which included the Company's 7th
consecutive year of record sales and earnings per share performance.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99 Press Release, dated January 25, 2001
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 thereunto duly authorized.
Furniture Brands International, Inc.
By: /s/ David P. Howard
David P. Howard
Vice President, Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: January 25, 2001