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 21, 1999
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HOOKER FURNITURE CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
000-25349 54-0251350
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(Commission (I.R.S. Employer
File No.) Identification No.)
440 East Commonwealth Blvd., Martinsville, Virginia 24115
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(540) 632-2133
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
The Board of Directors of Hooker Furniture Corporation (the Company), at
its meeting on December 21, 1999, promoted Paul B. Toms, Jr. to President and
Chief Operating Officer and Douglas C. Williams to Executive Vice President -
Manufacturing of the Company. Mr. Toms replaces J. Clyde Hooker, Jr., who had
served as interim President since June 22, 1999 following the retirement of A.
Frank Hooker, Jr. J. Clyde Hooker, Jr. will continue to serve as Chairman of the
Board and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Williams replaces Mr. Toms as Executive
Vice President -Manufacturing.
The Company's press release announcing the promotions of Mr. Toms and Mr.
Williams is included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by
reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
The following exhibits are filed as a part of this report:
99.1 Press Release dated December 27, 1999
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Signature
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
HOOKER FURNITURE CORPORATION
By: /s/ E. Larry Ryder
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E. Larry Ryder
Senior Vice President - Finance and
Administration
Date: December 29, 1999
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EXHIBIT LIST
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Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press Release dated December 27, 1999