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Form 8-K Ascena Retail Group, For: Mar 27

March 27, 2015 1:27 PM EDT

 

 

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

 

March 27, 2015
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)

 

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ASCENA RETAIL GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware 0-11736 30-0641353
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
incorporation)   Identification Number)

 

933 MacArthur Boulevard
Mahwah, New Jersey 07430
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

(551) 777-6700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
   
¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
   
¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
   
¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4c))

 

 
 

 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On March 27, 2015, Ascena Retail Group, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that Brian Lynch, a 35-year fashion and retail industry veteran, has been named President and CEO of Justice. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit Number   Description
99.1   Press Release dated March 27, 2015.
     
 
 

 

SIGNATURES

 

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.

 

ASCENA RETAIL GROUP, INC.

(Registrant)

 

Date: March 27, 2015

 

By: /s/ Ernest LaPorte  

Ernest LaPorte

Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

   

  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Veteran Fashion Executive Brian Lynch

Named President and CEO of Justice

 

MAHWAH, NJ – MARCH 27, 2015 – Ascena Retail Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASNA) today announced that Brian Lynch, a 35-year fashion and retail industry veteran, has been named President and CEO of Justice, the largest premier tween specialty retailer in the world.

 

Lynch most recently served as President of Ann Taylor Brand and previously served in various executive positions with ANN, Inc.; Gap Inc.; Learningsmith Inc.; and The Walt Disney Co.

 

“We are extremely pleased to have someone with Brian’s talent and experience assume leadership of Justice,” said David Jaffe, President and CEO of Ascena. “Justice sits atop this specialty market and Brian is the right person to build upon that position.”

 

“I’m thrilled at the opportunity to work with the team at Justice that has been at the forefront of this market,” said Lynch. “It’s an important transitional time for Justice and I look forward to joining a group that is poised to continue as an innovative leader in the fashion industry.”

 

Headquartered in New Albany, Ohio, Justice has more than 1,000 stores in 48 states and around the world.

 

 

About Ascena Retail Group, Inc.

 

Ascena Retail Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASNA) is a leading specialty retailer offering clothing, shoes, and accessories for missy and plus-size women under the Lane Bryant, Cacique, maurices, dressbarn and Catherines brands; and for tween girls under the Justice brand. Ascena Retail Group, Inc. operates through its subsidiaries approximately 3,900 stores throughout the United States and Canada.

 

For more information about Ascena Retail Group, Inc. and its brands, visit www.ascenaretail.com, www.lanebryant.com, www.maurices.com, www.dressbarn.com, www.catherines.com, www.cacique.com, and www.shopjustice.com.

 

 

CONTACT:         Ascena Retail Group, Inc.
  Keriake Lucas
  614.775.3160
  [email protected]

 

 


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