8-K 1 k02028_8k121905doc.htm DECEMBER 19, 2005

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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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) December 19, 2005

KELLWOOD COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	000-07340	36-2472410

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification Number)

600 Kellwood Parkway, St. Louis, Missouri	63017

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including area code (314) 576-3100

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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))

ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.

On December 19, 2005, the Company announced the election of Robert C. Skinner, Jr. as Chairman effective February 1, 2006. Mr. Skinner will continue in his roles of President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Skinner succeeds Hal J. Upbin, who is retiring as chairman on January 31, 2006.

ITEM 9.01.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(c)	Exhibits
	Exhibit Number		Description
		99.1	Press Release issued December 19, 2005 announcing the
			election of Robert C. Skinner, Jr. as Chairman.

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.

		KELLWOOD COMPANY

		(Registrant)

DATE December 19, 2005	BY	/s/ Thomas H. Pollihan

		Thomas H. Pollihan
		Executive Vice President, Secretary
		and General Counsel