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): April 12, 2005
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ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-12107 31-1469076
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation)
6301 Fitch Path, New Albany, Ohio 43054
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(614) 283-6500
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(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.
On April 12, 2005, Susan J. Riley submitted her resignation as Chief
Financial Officer of Abercrombie & Fitch Co., effective April 15, 2005.
The Company has initiated a search for a successor to Ms. Riley. In the
interim, Robert S. Singer, President and Chief Operating Officer, will assume
Ms. Riley's responsibilities.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated April 13, 2005
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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.
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO.
Dated: April 18, 2005 By: /s/ Robert S. Singer
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Robert S. Singer
President and Chief Operating Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated April 12, 2005
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated April 13, 2005
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