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 18, 2010
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PIER 1 IMPORTS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-07832
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75-1729843
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
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100 Pier 1 Place, Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
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817-252-8000
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(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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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. below):
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))
Item 8.01 Other Events.
In connection with a review of its executive compensation practices, Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (the “Company”) has determined that effective June 18, 2010, the Company will not enter into any new, or materially amend its existing, employment agreement with an executive officer to provide for gross-up payments designed to offset the impact of the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, on payments contingent upon a change in control of the Company.
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.
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PIER 1 IMPORTS, INC.
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Date:
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June 18, 2010
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By:
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/s/ Michael A. Carter
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Michael A. Carter, Senior Vice
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President and General Counsel, Secretary
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