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)
March 2, 2005
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 0-23760 | 13-2721761 | ||
| (State of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
|
150 Thorn Hill Drive |
15086-7528 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(724) 776-4857
(Registrant's telephone number,
including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
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On March 2, 2005 American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing, among other things, the Company's preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended January 29, 2005 and changes in its lease accounting practices. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Additionally, the Company's Management team held a conference call on March 2, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. EST to review the aforementioned preliminary financial results. A replay of the conference call will be available through March 16, 2005. To listen to the replay, dial 1-800-642-1687 and reference code #3521324. An audio replay of the conference call will also be available at www.ae.com. A copy of the conference call transcript is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.3. |
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On March 2, 2005, the Company issued a press release announcing, among other things, the Company's February 2005 sales. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
Item 8.01. Other Events
The Company's Management team held a conference call on March 2, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. EST to review the Company's preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended January 29, 2005. Additionally, Management provided first quarter 2005 earnings guidance on the conference call. A copy of the conference call transcript is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.3.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
| (c) Exhibits | |
| Exhibit No. | Description |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated March 2, 2005 announcing fourth quarter and fiscal 2004 financial results |
| 99.2 | Press Release dated March 2, 2005 announcing February 2005 sales |
| 99.3 | Conference Call Transcript dated March 2, 2005 |
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.
| AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC. | ||||
| (Registrant) | ||||
| Date: March 4, 2005 | By: |
/s/ Laura A. Weil |
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| Laura A. Weil | ||||
| Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer |
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