-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, BuwOpBYekEIGGUr44z6Urh4CHzICk/NU7RE6jxXBCkQYp3LV25vRPKCAyjgakvON X9F6fKY3Ne2HqDoKpR5SkQ== 0000950123-03-011003.txt : 20030930 0000950123-03-011003.hdr.sgml : 20030930 20030930172442 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950123-03-011003 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20030930 ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure FILED AS OF DATE: 20030930 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AEROPOSTALE INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001168213 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-APPAREL & ACCESSORY STORES [5600] IRS NUMBER: 311443880 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-31314 FILM NUMBER: 03918395 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1371 BROADWAY STREET 2: 8TH FL. CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10018 BUSINESS PHONE: 2126464885 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1371 BROADWAY STREET 2: 8TH FL. CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10018 8-K 1 y90318e8vk.txt AEROPOSTALE, INC. ================================================================================ 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 30, 2003 AEROPOSTALE, INC. (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER) DELAWARE 001-31314 31-1443880 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) incorporation)
1372 BROADWAY, 8TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10018 (Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code) (646) 485-5398 (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) NOT APPLICABLE (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) ================================================================================ ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release dated September 30, 2003 ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. On September 30, 2003 Aeropostale, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the resignation of Lance Ford, one of the members on its Board of Directors. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. SIGNATURES According 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, thereunto duly authorized. Aeropostale, Inc. /s/ Michael J. Cunningham -------------------------- Michael J. Cunningham Senior Vice President-Chief Financial Officer Dated: September 30, 2003 EX-99.1 3 y90318exv99w1.txt PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99.1 AEROPOSTALE RESUMES SEARCH FOR BOARD MEMBER NEW YORK, N.Y. - SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 --Aeropostale, Inc., a mall-based specialty retailer of casual and active apparel for young women and men, today announced that Lance Ford, a recent appointment to Aeropostale's Board of Directors, will be unable to fulfill his commitment to serve as a director of the company. As a result of this unanticipated situation, the company will resume its search for an additional independent director on the company's board. "It is with much regret that I tender my resignation from the board of Aeropostale due to a conflict with the policies of my current employer", said Lance Ford. "I am very disappointed as I was looking forward to being involved in the future of this dynamic company. I continue to be impressed by Aeropostale's ability to grow and expand the brand, while at the same time keeping in touch with the wants and needs of a younger consumer. They appear to be loyal and comfortable with the Aeropostale proposition, and clearly, the future looks bright and primed for continued success." ABOUT AEROPOSTALE, INC. Aeropostale, Inc. (www.aeropostale.com) is a mall-based specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories that targets both young women and young men aged 11 to 20. The company provides customers with a selection of high-quality, active-oriented, fashion basic merchandise in a high-energy store environment. The company maintains complete control over the proprietary brand by designing and sourcing all of its own merchandise. Aeropostale products can be purchased only in its stores, which sell Aeropostale merchandise exclusively. The first Aeropostale store was opened in 1987. The company currently operates 446 stores in 41 states. SPECIAL NOTE: SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995: Except for historical information contained herein, the statements made in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the company's strategic direction, prospects and future results. Certain factors, including factors outside of our control, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These factors include the company's ability to implement its growth strategy successfully, changes in consumer fashion preferences, economic and other conditions in the markets in which we operate, competition, seasonality and the other risks discussed in the company's prospectus dated July 28, 2003 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which discussions are incorporated in this release by reference. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----