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 3, 2015


PIER 1 IMPORTS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware

001-07832

75-1729843

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)

(Commission

File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)



100 Pier 1 Place, Fort Worth, Texas 76102

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

817-252-8000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)


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Item 7.01    Regulation FD Disclosure.

On June 3, 2015, Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that it will distribute its first quarter fiscal 2016 financial results after market close on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, followed by a conference call at 3:30 p.m. Central Time.  The call will be hosted by Alex Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Laura Coffey, Executive Vice President and Interim Chief Financial Officer.  A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

 

99.1

Press release dated June 3, 2015, announcing that the Company will distribute its first quarter fiscal 2016 financial results after market close on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, followed by a conference call at 3:30 p.m. Central Time.




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.

PIER 1 IMPORTS, INC.

 
 
Date:

June 3, 2015

By:

/s/ Michael A. Carter

Michael A. Carter, Senior V. P. - Compliance

and General Counsel, Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

Description

 
99.1

Press release dated June 3, 2015, announcing that the Company will distribute its first quarter fiscal 2016 financial results after market close on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, followed by a conference call at 3:30 p.m. Central Time.