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, 2004
RADIOSHACK CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-5571 75-1047710
(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
300 RadioShack Circle, CF3-203, Fort Worth, Texas 76102
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (817) 415-3700
100 Throckmorton Street, Suite 1800, Fort Worth, Texas 76102
(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
(d) Election of New Director.
On December 15, 2004, Gary M. Kusin was appointed a director of RadioShack
Corporation (the "Company"), to fill the vacancy created when the Company's
Board of Directors, in accordance with the Company's Bylaws, increased the
number of directors from thirteen to fourteen. There are no arrangements between
Mr. Kusin and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Kusin was selected as a
director, nor are there any transactions to which the Company or any subsidiary
thereof is a party and in which Mr. Kusin has a material interest subject to
disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Mr. Kusin is expected to be
named to the Corporate Governance Committee and the Management Development and
Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.
On December 17, 2004, the Company issued a press release announcing Mr.
Kusin's appointment. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is
incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit No.
99.1 Press Release, dated December 17, 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 thereunto duly authorized this 17th day of December, 2004.
RADIOSHACK CORPORATION
/s/ Mark C. Hill
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Mark C. Hill
Senior Vice President - Chief
Administrative Officer, Corporate
Secretary and General Counsel
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
99.1 Press Release, dated December 17, 2004.
Exhibit 99.1
Contact: Kay Jackson
Senior Director, Public Relations
RadioShack Corporation
(817) 415-3300
RadioShack Corporation Elects Gary Kusin to Board of Directors
Fort Worth, Texas, December 17, 2004 - RadioShack Corporation (NYSE: RSH) today
announced that Gary Kusin, 53, has been elected to its Board of Directors. Kusin
is currently president and chief executive officer of FedEx Kinko's Office and
Print Services, an operating company of FedEx Corporation. In his role with
FedEx Kinko's, Kusin is responsible for Kinko's strategic direction, product and
service division, as well as growth and development in all areas of the company.
He also serves on the Senior Management Committee for FedEx Corporation.
"Gary has great insights into the consumer which will prove valuable as we
execute our strategic growth plan," said Leonard Roberts, chairman and chief
executive officer of RadioShack Corporation. "Gary's knowledge of multi-outlet
operations is especially important as we continue to align our store
environment, product assortment, and people and processes in RadioShack stores
throughout the country."
Prior to joining Kinko's in 2001, Kusin was chief executive officer of HQ Global
Workplaces, the world leader in officing solutions. In 1995, he co-founded Laura
Mercier Cosmetics, a makeup line now sold through leading specialty and
department stores worldwide. He was also president and co-founder of Babbage's
Inc., the leading consumer software specialty store chain in the United States,
which now operates under the name of GameStop. Earlier in his career, he was
vice president and general merchandise manager for the Sanger Harris division of
Federated Department Stores.
Kusin earned a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin
and a master of business administration from the Harvard Business School. As
Inc. Magazine "Entrepreneur of the Year" award winner, Kusin serves on the board
of directors of Electronic Arts, Inc. He also serves on the board of directors
of the Dallas Chamber of Commerce and as a member of the Dallas Citizen's
Council.
About RadioShack Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas-based RadioShack Corporation (NYSE: RSH) is the nation's most
trusted consumer electronics specialty retailer of wireless communications,
electronic parts, batteries and accessories as well as other digital technology
products and services. With nearly 7,000 stores nationwide, it is estimated that
94 percent of all Americans live or work within five minutes of a RadioShack
store or dealer. The company's knowledgeable sales associates and brand position
- - "You've Got Questions. We've Got Answers.(R)" - support RadioShack's mission
to demystify technology in every neighborhood in America. For more information
on the company, visit the RadioShack Corporation Web site at
www.RadioShackCorporation.com. For more information on RadioShack products and
services, visit its e-commerce Web site at www.RadioShack.com.