Genesco Inc.
 

 
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): September 14, 2007 (September 14, 2007)
GENESCO INC.
 
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
         
Tennessee   1-3083   62-0211340
         
(State or Other
Jurisdiction of
Incorporation)
  (Commission
File Number)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
     
1415 Murfreesboro Road
Nashville, Tennessee
  37217-2895
     
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)
(615) 367-7000
 
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
 
(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 (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 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
On September 14, 2007, Genesco Inc. issued a press release announcing that it intended to provide a live webcast of its special meeting of shareholders scheduled for Monday, September 17, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time. A copy of the press release is included in Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
     (d) Exhibits
          The following exhibit is furnished herewith:
     
Exhibit Number   Description
 
   
99.1
  Press Release, dated September 14, 2007, issued by Genesco Inc.

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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.
         
  GENESCO INC.
 
 
Date: September 14, 2007  By:   /s/ Roger G. Sisson    
    Name:   Roger G. Sisson   
    Title:   Senior Vice President, Secretary
and General Counsel 
 

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EXHIBIT INDEX
     
No.   Exhibit
 
   
99.1
  Press Release dated September 14, 2007

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Ex-99.1
 

Exhibit 99.1
     
Financial Contact:
  James S. Gulmi (615) 367-8325
Media Contact:
  Claire S. McCall (615) 367-8283
GENESCO ANNOUNCES WEBCAST OF SPECIAL MEETING
OF SHAREHOLDERS ON SEPTEMBER 17
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 14, 2007 — Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) announced today that it plans a live webcast of its special meeting of shareholders scheduled for Monday, September 17, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time. The special meeting has been called to consider and approve the proposed merger of Genesco with a subsidiary of The Finish Line Inc., pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of merger dated June 17, 2007, and related matters. The meeting webcast may be accessed on the internet through the Company’s internet homepage, www.genesco.com.
      Important Additional Information Concerning the Merger
     In connection with the proposed merger with Finish Line, on August 13, 2007, Genesco filed a definitive proxy statement with the SEC. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE ADVISED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT, BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE MERGER AND THE PARTIES THERETO. Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of the definitive proxy statement and other documents filed by Genesco at the SEC’s Web site at http://www.sec.gov/. The definitive proxy statement and such other documents may also be obtained for free from Genesco by directing such request to Genesco, Office of the Secretary, 1415 Murfreesboro Road, Nashville, Tennessee 37217, telephone (615) 367-7000.
     Genesco and its directors, executive officers and other members of its management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from its shareholders in connection with the proposed merger. Information concerning the interests of Genesco’s participants in the solicitation, which may be different than those of Genesco shareholders generally, is set forth in Genesco’s proxy statements and Annual Reports on Form 10-K, previously filed with the SEC, and in the proxy statement relating to the merger.

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     Genesco Inc., a Nashville-based specialty retailer, sells footwear, headwear and accessories in more than 2,100 retail stores in the United States and Canada, principally under the names Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Shi by Journeys, Johnston & Murphy, Underground Station, Hatworld, Lids, Hat Shack, Hat Zone, Head Quarters and Cap Connection, and on internet websites www.journeys.com, www.journeyskidz.com, www.shibyjourneys.com, www.undergroundstation.com, www.johnstonmurphy.com, www.lids.com and www.lidskids.com. The Company also sells footwear at wholesale under its Johnston & Murphy brand and under the licensed Dockers brand. Additional information on Genesco and its operating divisions may be accessed at its website www.genesco.com.

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