American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Form 8-K

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 12, 2008 

 

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.  

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

         
Delaware
  
1-33338
  
13-2721761
(State of incorporation)
  
(Commission File Number)
  
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

     

77 Hot Metal Street
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

 
15203-2329
(Address of principal executive offices)
  
(Zip Code)

 

(412) 432-3300

(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

The information in this Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, including the accompanying exhibits, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liability of such section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of the general incorporation language of such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

On March 12, 2008, the Company issued a press release announcing, among other things, the Company's financial results for the fourth quarter ended February 2, 2008. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The Company's Management team held a conference call on March 12, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to review the aforementioned financial results. Additionally, Management reiterated first quarter 2008 earnings guidance on the conference call. A replay of the conference call will be available through March 26, 2008. To listen to the replay, dial 1-877-660-6853, or internationally dial 1-201-612-7415, and reference account 3055 and confirmation code 266008. 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 99.2.
 ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
   
Exhibit No. Description
99.1* Press Release dated March 12, 2008 announcing fourth quarter 2007 financial results
99.2* Conference Call Transcript dated March 12, 2008
 
* Such Exhibit is being "furnished" (not filed) pursuant to Item 2.02 of the Current Report on Form 8-K.
 

 

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.

    AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
    (Registrant)
Date: March 13, 2008                   By:  

/s/ Joan Holstein Hilson
        Joan Holstein Hilson
       

Executive Vice President and 

Chief Financial Officer, AE Brand

  


EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit
Number
  

Description
99.1*   Press Release dated March 12, 2008 announcing fourth quarter 2007 financial results
99.2*   Conference Call Transcript dated March 12, 2008
* Such Exhibit is being "furnished" (not filed) pursuant to Item 2.02 of the Current Report on Form 8-K.