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):
September 11, 2001 (September 10, 2001)
Furniture Brands International, Inc.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware I-91 43-0337683
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(State of Incorporation) (Commission (IRS Employer
File Number) Identification Number)
101 South Hanley Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63105
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(314) 863-1100
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(Registrant's telephone number)
Item 5. Other Matters
On September 10, 2001, the Company announced that it expects third quarter
2001 sales to be down 9-10% from the same period last year, and third quarter
earnings per share to be in the $0.25 to $0.27 range. The Company also announced
that it expects full year 2001 earnings per share to be in the $1.35 to $1.40
range. Both of these outlooks are consistent with previously announced guidance,
and exclude certain charges for previously reported restructuring activities.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99 Press Release, dated September 10, 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/ Steven W. Alstadt
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Steven W. Alstadt
Controller and
Chief Accounting Officer
Dated: September 11, 2001