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| EX-99 - HASBRO, INC. PRESS RELEASE DATED FEBRUARY 6, 2017 - HASBRO, INC. | Exhibit991.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): February 6, 2017
Hasbro, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Rhode Island |
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1-6682 |
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05-0155090 |
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(State or other
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(IRS Employer |
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1027 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, Rhode Island |
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02861 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (401) 431-8697
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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:
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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 February 6, 2017, Hasbro, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the promotion of John Frascotti to President of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Frascotti continues to report to Brian Goldner, who remains Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
Mr. Frascotti, age 56, joined the Company in 2008 as Chief Marketing Officer, and in 2014 was promoted to President, Hasbro Brands.
A copy of the February 6, 2017 press release, announcing the promotion of Mr. Frascotti is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Hasbro, Inc. Press Release, dated February 6, 2017.
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.
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HASBRO, INC. |
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/s/ Deborah Thomas |
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Deborah Thomas |
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer) |
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Date: February 8, 2017 |
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