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) June 1, 2006
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Books-A-Million, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 0-20664 63-0798460
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
402 Industrial Lane, Birmingham, Alabama 35211
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (205) 942-3737
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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Section 5 - Changes in Control of Registrant
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of
Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
On June 1, 2006, Books-A-Million, Inc. (the "Company") appointed Douglas
Markham Chief Financial Officer, effective July 5, 2006. In his new role, Mr.
Markham will report to Sandra Cochran, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Books-A-Million, Inc.
Mr. Markham will replace the current Chief Financial Officer, Richard S.
Wallington, who will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer until the
effective date. It is anticipated that Mr. Wallington will remain with the
Company following the effective date to assist with the transition of his duties
to Mr. Markham for a period to be determined.
Mr. Markham, 50, has over 30 years experience in finance and accounting for
some of the nation's top retailers and comes to the Company from Saks, Inc.
("Saks"). In his more than 10 years with Saks, Mr. Markham held the roles of
Corporate Controller, Vice President and Controller, and, most recently, Senior
Vice President and Controller. Mr. Markham holds an M.B.A. in Finance from
Georgia State University and a B.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Texas
at El Paso. Mr. Markham is also a registered C.P.A.
A copy of the news release announcing the appointment of Mr. Markham and
the replacement of Mr. Wallington is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and
incorporated by reference herein.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
The exhibit is furnished pursuant to Item 5.02 and shall not be deemed to
be "filed."
Exhibit No. Document Description
99.1 Press Release dated June 5, 2006
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.
_____________BOOKS-A-MILLION, INC._______
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(Registrant)
Date _June 6, 2006_______
____________/s/ Sandra B. Cochran___________
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(Signature)
Name: Sandra B. Cochran
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Document Description
99.1 Press Release dated June 5, 2006