form8k.htm
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): April 23, 2009
BIG LOTS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Ohio |
1-8897 |
06-1119097 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
300 Phillipi Road, Columbus, Ohio 43228
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(614) 278-6800
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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:
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))
On April 23, 2009, Big Lots, Inc. (“we,” “us” or “our”) issued a press release that announced our participation in upcoming investor events and updated comparable store sales guidance for the first quarter of fiscal 2009. Attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of our April 23, 2009
press release, including information concerning forward-looking statements and factors that may affect our future results. By furnishing the information in this Form 8-K and the attached exhibit, we are making no admission as to the materiality of any information in this Form 8-K or the exhibit.
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Item 9.01 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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Big Lots, Inc. press release dated April 23, 2009. |
Signature
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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BIG LOTS, INC. |
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Dated: April 24, 2009 |
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/s/ Charles W. Haubiel II |
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Charles W. Haubiel II |
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Senior Vice President, Legal and Real Estate, |
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General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |