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): April 28, 2011
American Greetings Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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1-13859
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34-0065325 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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One American Road
Cleveland, Ohio
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44144 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (216) 252-7300
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On April 28, 2011, American Greetings issued a press release reporting its results for the quarter
and year ended February 28, 2011. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in this Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K (including the exhibit
attached hereto) is being furnished under Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise
subject to the liability of such section, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by
specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit 99.1
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Press Release — reporting results for the quarter and year ended February 28, 2011. |
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