8-K

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): January 18, 2012

FRANCESCA’S HOLDINGS CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

001-35239	Delaware	20-8874704
(Commission File Number)	(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
3480 West 12th Street Houston, Texas		77008
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

(713) 864-1358

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On January 18, 2012, Francesca’s Holdings Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the offering of 9,000,000 shares of its common stock by its selling stockholders. The selling stockholders have granted the underwriters of the offering an option to purchase an additional 1,350,000 shares to cover over-allotments. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated in this Item 7.01 by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

99.1                                      Press release issued by Francesca’s Holdings Corporation on January 18, 2012

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	FRANCESCA’S HOLDINGS CORPORATION
Date: January 18, 2012	By:	/S/    KAL MALIK
		Kal Malik
		Executive Vice President and General Counsel

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release issued by Francesca’s Holdings Corporation on January 18, 2012.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Francesca’s Holdings Corporation Announces Follow-On Offering of 9,000,000 Shares of Common Stock

HOUSTON, January 18, 2012 – Francesca’s Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:FRAN) today announced a follow-on offering of 9,000,000 shares of its common stock. All 9,000,000 shares are being offered by selling stockholders, which includes certain members of management and certain affiliates of CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC. In addition, the selling stockholders have granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,350,000 shares of common stock. Francesca’s Holdings Corporation will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares in this offering.

Goldman, Sachs & Co. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC are acting as joint bookrunners for the offering, and Stifel, Nicolaus & Company Incorporated and KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. are acting as co-managers.. The offering will be made only by means of a written prospectus, copies of which may be obtained by contacting: Prospectus Department, Goldman, Sachs & Co., 200 West Street, New York, NY 10282; or Prospectus Department, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, New York 11717.

A registration statement relating to shares of the common stock of Francesca’s Holdings Corporation has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Francesca’s Holdings Corp.

Francesca’s Collections is a growing specialty retailer with boutiques designed and merchandised to feel like independently owned, upscale boutiques and provide customers with an inviting, intimate and differentiated shopping experience. The assortment is made up of a diverse and uniquely balanced mix of high-quality, trend-right apparel, jewelry, accessories and gifts at attractive prices. Francesca’s Collections appeals to the 18-35 year-old, fashion conscious, female customer, although finds that women of all ages are attracted to the eclectic and sophisticated merchandise selection and boutique setting. The boutiques carry a broad selection but limited quantities of individual styles and new merchandise is introduced five days a week to create a sense of scarcity and newness.

CONTACT:	Francesca’s Collections
	ICR, Inc.
	Jean Fontana/Joseph Teklits
	203-682-8200
	jean.fontana@icrinc.com