Current Report Filing (8-k)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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 13, 2018 (February 13, 2018)

GENESCO INC.

 

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

Tennessee				1-3083				62-0211340
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)				(Commission File Number)				(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

1415 Murfreesboro Road Nashville, Tennessee						37217-2895
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)						(Zip Code)

[phone]

 

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable

 

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

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ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS

On February 13, 2018, Genesco Inc. issued a press release announcing the initiation of a process to explore the sale of its Lids Sports Group business. A copy of the press release is included in this report as Exhibit 99.1.

ITEM 9.01.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d)       Exhibits

The following exhibits are furnished herewith:

 

Exhibit Number			Description
99.1			Press Release dated February 13, 2018, issued by Genesco Inc.

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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.

 

		GENESCO INC.
Date: February 13, 2018		By:		/s/ Roger G. Sisson
		Name:		Roger G. Sisson
		Title:		Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

No.				Exhibit
99.1				Press Release dated February 13, 2018, issued by Genesco Inc.