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 (Date of earliest event reported): May 23, 2017
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Toys “R” Us, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware | 1-11609 | 22-3260693 |
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
One Geoffrey Way, Wayne, New Jersey 07470
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
(973) 617-3500
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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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 |
(b) On May 23, 2017, Toys “R” Us, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Patrick J. Venezia resigned from his position as the Company’s Executive Vice President - Global Store Operations. Mr. Venezia’s employment will end on May 25, 2017. This termination of employment shall be treated as a resignation without good reason pursuant to his employment agreement and other arrangements. Mr. Venezia has served as the Company’s Executive Vice President - Global Store Operations since February 2016 and previously had served as the Company’s Senior Vice President - Store Operations from February 2014 to February 2016.
Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Toys “R” Us, Inc. | |||||
(Registrant) | |||||
Date: May 23, 2017 | By: | /s/ Michael J. Short | |||
Name: | Michael J. Short | ||||
Title: | Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer | ||||