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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): June 9, 2006 (June 7, 2006)

Furniture Brands International, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)


Delaware
 
I-91
 
43-0337683
(State of Incorporation)
 
(Commission
 
(IRS Employer
   
File Number)
 
Identification Number)


101 South Hanley Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63105
(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)


(314) 863-1100
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

None
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 8.01.
Other Events
   
 
On June 7, 2006, the Company reaffirmed the guidance given in early May when it announced that it expected second quarter 2006 earnings per share of $0.29 to $0.33 including the effect of $0.03 of previously disclosed restructuring, asset impairment and severance charges as well as the effect of $0.03 in increased interest expense due to the upfront recognition of the accounting gain on a cash flow hedge.


Item 9.01.
 
Financial Statements and Exhibits
     
(c)
 
Exhibit
     
   
99
Press Release, dated June 7, 2006





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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 thereunto duly authorized.



 
Furniture Brands International, Inc.
     
 
By:
/s/ Steven W. Alstadt
   
Steven W. Alstadt
   
Controller and Chief Accounting Officer



Dated: June 9, 2006







EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.
 
Description
     
99
 
Press Release, dated June 7, 2006