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): November 22, 2011
Chico’s FAS, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Florida
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
| 001-16435 | 59-2389435 | |
| (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | |
| 11215 Metro Parkway, Fort Myers, Florida | 33966 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip code) | |
(239) 277-6200
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On November 22, 2011, Chico’s FAS, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its third quarter and nine-month earnings for the period ending October 29, 2011. A copy of the release issued on November 22, 2011 is attached to this Report as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 8.01. Other Events
On November 22, 2011, the Company also announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share. A copy of the release issued on November 22, 2011 is attached to this Report as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated by reference herein.
On November 22, 2011, the Company also announced that its Board of Directors authorized a new $200 million share repurchase program. A copy of the release issued on November 22, 2011 is attached to this Report as Exhibit 99.3 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
| (d) | Exhibits: |
| Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release of Chico’s FAS, Inc. dated November 22, 2011 | |
| Exhibit 99.2 | Press Release of Chico’s FAS, Inc. dated November 22, 2011 | |
| Exhibit 99.3 | Press Release of Chico’s FAS, Inc. dated November 22, 2011 | |
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.
| CHICO’S FAS, INC. | ||||
| Date: November 22, 2011 | By: | /s/ Pamela K. Knous | ||
| Pamela K. Knous, Executive Vice President — Chief Financial Officer | ||||
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
| Exhibit Number |
Description | |
| Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release of Chico’s FAS, Inc. dated November 22, 2011 | |
| Exhibit 99.2 | Press Release of Chico’s FAS, Inc. dated November 22, 2011 | |
| Exhibit 99.3 | Press Release of Chico’s FAS, Inc. dated November 22, 2011 | |