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): March 4, 2002 (March 4, 2002)
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 March 4, 2002, the Company announced that it expects first quarter 2002
sales to be slightly better than previously expected and earnings per share on a
diluted basis to be in the $0.48 to $0.53 range for the first quarter of 2002
and $2.25-$2.35 for the full year.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99 Press Release, dated March 4, 2002
SIGNATURE
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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: March 4, 2002