Form 8-K

 

 

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 22, 2011

 

 

Chico’s FAS, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

 

Florida

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

 

001-16435   59-2389435
(Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)
11215 Metro Parkway, Fort Myers, Florida   33966
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip code)

(239) 277-6200

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

 

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On November 22, 2011, Chico’s FAS, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its third quarter and nine-month earnings for the period ending October 29, 2011. A copy of the release issued on November 22, 2011 is attached to this Report as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 8.01. Other Events

On November 22, 2011, the Company also announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share. A copy of the release issued on November 22, 2011 is attached to this Report as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated by reference herein.

On November 22, 2011, the Company also announced that its Board of Directors authorized a new $200 million share repurchase program. A copy of the release issued on November 22, 2011 is attached to this Report as Exhibit 99.3 and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

  (d) Exhibits:

 

Exhibit 99.1    Press Release of Chico’s FAS, Inc. dated November 22, 2011
Exhibit 99.2    Press Release of Chico’s FAS, Inc. dated November 22, 2011
Exhibit 99.3    Press Release of Chico’s FAS, Inc. dated November 22, 2011


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.

 

  CHICO’S FAS, INC.
Date: November 22, 2011   By:  

/s/ Pamela K. Knous

  Pamela K. Knous, Executive Vice President — Chief Financial Officer


INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit
Number
   Description
Exhibit 99.1    Press Release of Chico’s FAS, Inc. dated November 22, 2011
Exhibit 99.2    Press Release of Chico’s FAS, Inc. dated November 22, 2011
Exhibit 99.3    Press Release of Chico’s FAS, Inc. dated November 22, 2011