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): July 8, 2013
Hasbro, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Rhode Island
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1-6682
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05-0155090
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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1027 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, Rhode Island
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02862
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (401) 431-8697
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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:
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On July 8, 2013, Hasbro, Inc. issued a press release announcing its acquisition of a majority interest in Backflip Studios. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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99.1 |
Hasbro, Inc. Press Release, dated July 8, 2013. |
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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HASBRO, INC.
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By:
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/s/ Deborah Thomas
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Name:
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Deborah Thomas
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Title:
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)
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Date: July 8, 2013
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Hasbro, Inc. Press Release, dated July 8, 2013.
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