Abercrombie & Fitch Co 8-K, filed Aug 1, 2022
Abercrombie & Fitch Co (ANF)
8-K
2022-08-01
For: 2022-07-26
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About this 8-K
Abercrombie & Fitch Co filed this 8-K on August 1, 2022, reporting on events of July 26, 2022.
Items reported
- Item 5.02: Director or officer change, or executive pay
- Item 7.01: Regulation FD disclosure
- Item 9.01: Financial statements and exhibits
UNITED STATES
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): July 26, 2022
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On July 26, 2022, Felix Carbullido notified Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (the “Company”) of his intention to step down as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective August 1, 2022 (the “Effective Date”), in connection with his newly appointed role as President of the Williams Sonoma brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. The Board thanks Mr. Carbullido for his three years of service to the Company and its stockholders.
As of the Effective Date, the Board has reduced its size from 11 to 10 members.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On August 1, 2022, the Company issued a news release regarding Mr. Carbullido’s departure from the Board, a copy of which is included as Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
The information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) through (c) Not applicable
(d) Exhibits:
The following exhibits are included with this Current Report on Form 8-K:
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: | August 1, 2022 | By: | /s/ Gregory J. Henchel | |||||||||||
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Exhibit 99.1
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. announces changes to its Board of Directors
New Albany, Ohio, August 1, 2022 — Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF), a leading, global omni-channel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories, today announced a change in its Board of Directors. Effective today, Felix Carbullido will no longer serve on Abercrombie & Fitch Co.’s Board.
After three years with the company, Mr. Carbullido is stepping down from A&F Co.’s Board due to an increase in responsibilities given his newly appointed role as President of the Williams Sonoma brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
“We are thrilled for Felix and his promotion to lead the Williams Sonoma brand. I, along with Fran, would like to thank him for the important role he has played at A&F Co., most notably for his contributions to the Compensation and Human Capital Committee and the Environmental, Social, and Governance Committee. We thank him for his commitment to our brands over the last few years and we wish him all the best in his new role,” said Terry Burman, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
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About Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) is a leading, global, omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories for men, women and kids through five renowned brands. The iconic Abercrombie & Fitch brand was born in 1892 and aims to make every day feel as exceptional as the start of a long weekend. abercrombie kids sees the world through kids’ eyes, where play is life and every day is an opportunity to be anything and better anything. The Hollister brand believes in liberating the spirit of an endless summer inside everyone and making teens feel celebrated and comfortable in their own skin. Gilly Hicks, offering underwear, loungewear and activewear, is designed to give all Gen Z customers their daily dose of happy. Social Tourist, the creative vision of Hollister and social media personalities, Dixie and Charli D’Amelio, offers trend forward apparel that allows teens to experiment with their style, while exploring the duality of who they are both on social media and in real life.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) is a leading, global, omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories for men, women and kids through five renowned brands. The iconic Abercrombie & Fitch brand was born in 1892 and aims to make every day feel as exceptional as the start of a long weekend. abercrombie kids sees the world through kids’ eyes, where play is life and every day is an opportunity to be anything and better anything. The Hollister brand believes in liberating the spirit of an endless summer inside everyone and making teens feel celebrated and comfortable in their own skin. Gilly Hicks, offering underwear, loungewear and activewear, is designed to give all Gen Z customers their daily dose of happy. Social Tourist, the creative vision of Hollister and social media personalities, Dixie and Charli D’Amelio, offers trend forward apparel that allows teens to experiment with their style, while exploring the duality of who they are both on social media and in real life.
The brands share a commitment to offering products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that allow consumers around the world to express their own individuality and style. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates approximately 730 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites www.abercrombie.com, www.abercrombiekids.com, www.hollisterco.com, www.gillyhicks.com and www.socialtourist.com.
Media Contact:
Mackenzie Gusweiler
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
(614) 283-6192
Public_Relations@anfcorp.com
Mackenzie Gusweiler
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
(614) 283-6192
Public_Relations@anfcorp.com
Investor Contact
Pam Quintiliano
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
(614)-283-6751
Investor_Relations@anfcorp.com