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| EX-99.1 - EXHIBIT 99.1 - CALERES INC | bws8k111709ex99_1.htm |
| EX-99.2 - EXHIBIT 99.2 - CALERES INC | bws8k111709ex99_2.htm |
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) November 17, 2009
(November 17, 2009)
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BROWN
SHOE COMPANY, INC.
(Exact name of
registrant as specified in its charter)
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New
York
(State
or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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1-2191
(Commission
File Number)
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43-0197190
(IRS
Employer Identification Number)
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8300
Maryland Avenue
St.
Louis, Missouri
(Address
of principal executive offices)
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63105
(Zip
Code)
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(314)
854-4000
(Registrant's
telephone number, including area code)
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o Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR
230.425)
o Soliciting
material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.13e-4(c))
Item
2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On
November 17, 2009, Brown Shoe Company, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press
release announcing, among other things, its preliminary sales and earnings for
the quarter ended October 31, 2009; a copy of this press release is being
furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, and the statements contained therein are
incorporated by reference herein.
In
accordance with General Instruction B.2. of Form 8-K, the information contained
in Item 2.02 and the Exhibits attached hereto 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, nor
shall they be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be
expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
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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
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On
November 17, 2009, the Company issued a press release announcing certain
management changes, including that Joseph W. Wood, Division President, Famous
Footwear and Retail Alliance, and Gary M. Rich, Division President, Partnership
Brands, intend to retire in early 2010. The Company also announced several
promotions, including that Richard M. Ausick will assume the role of Division
President, Famous Footwear, Mark Lardie will assume the role of Division
President – Wholesale, and Daniel R. Friedman will assume the role of Division
President – Wholesale, Product and Sourcing. A copy of the press release
on management changes is being filed as Exhibit 99.2 hereto, and the statements
contained therein are incorporated by reference herein.
Item
9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(c)
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Exhibit
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99.1
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Press
Release issued November 17, 2009, announcing preliminary third quarter
2009 results.
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99.2
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Press
Release issued November 17, 2009, announcing certain divisional leadership
changes.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities 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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BROWN
SHOE COMPANY, INC.
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(Registrant)
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Date:
November 17, 2009
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/s/
Michael I. Oberlander
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Michael
I. Oberlander
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Senior
Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate
Secretary
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INDEX
TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit Number
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Description
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99.1
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Press
Release issued November 17, 2009, announcing preliminary third quarter
2009 results.
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99.2
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Press
Release issued November 17, 2009, announcing certain divisional leadership
changes.
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