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 8, 2018
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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001-16131 |
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04-2693383 |
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(IRS Employer |
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of incorporation) |
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Identification No.) |
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1241 East Main Street, Stamford, CT |
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06902 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (203) 352-8600
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 (see General Instruction A.2.):
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company ad defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2).
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Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 8, 2018, World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2017. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure.
On February 8, 2018, World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. issued a press release announcing several changes to its financial reporting, which include a revised business segment structure and modification of its definition of Adjusted OIBDA. In addition, the Company is highlighting the adoption of a new FASB standard for revenue recognition, as its implementation impacts the timing of quarterly results. The Company expects to report its financial performance reflective of these changes beginning with the announcement of first quarter 2018 results. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d)Exhibits
99.1Press Release dated February 8, 2018.
99.2Press Release dated February 8, 2018.
SIGNATURE
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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WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT, INC. |
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Dated: |
February 8, 2018 |
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/s/ GEORGE A. BARRIOS |
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George A. Barrios |
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Chief Strategy and Financial Officer |
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