UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report:  July 8, 2016
(Date of earliest event reported:  July 5, 2016)


HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland
 
1-14445
 
58-0281900
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
  Identification No.)
         
780 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 800,
Atlanta, Georgia 30342
(Address of principal executive officers) ( Zip Code)
Telephone number, including area code: (404) 443-2900


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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.

On July 5, 2016, Dennis L. Fink announced his intention to retire from his position as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. ("Havertys" or the "Company").  Mr. Fink and the Company have not determined an exact retirement date.  Mr. Fink will assist in Havertys' selection of his successor and has agreed to remain into 2017 as needed to ensure an orderly transition. 




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.


   
HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.
     
July 8, 2016
By:
 
   
Jenny Hill Parker
Senior Vice President, Finance,
Secretary and Treasurer