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):    February 28, 2014

AARON’S, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Georgia	1-13941	58-0687630
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

309 E. Paces Ferry Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia	30305-2377
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (404) 231-0011

Not Applicable

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

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ITEM 5.02.     DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.

On February 28, 2014, the Registrant announced the departure of K. Todd Evans, its Vice President of Franchising.

On the same date, the Registrant issued a press release announcing Mr. Evan’s departure as well as the promotions of Michael P. Ryan and Henri Rogers to the positions of Vice President of Franchising and Divisional Vice President of Northern Operations, respectively.

A copy of that press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d)Exhibits:

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated February 28, 2014.

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.

		AARON’S, INC.
	By:	/s/ Gilbert L. Danielson
Date: March 3, 2014		Gilbert L. Danielson Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

AARON'S, INC. NAMES MICHAEL P. RYAN VP OF FRANCHISING;

HENRI ROGERS SUCCEEDS RYAN AS DIVISIONAL VP OF NORTHERN OPERATIONS

ATLANTA (Feb. 28, 2014) - Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a lease-to-own retailer specializing in the sales and lease ownership of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, announced today that Michael P. Ryan has been named Vice President of Franchising. Todd Evans, current Vice President of Franchising, will be leaving Aaron’s to pursue other opportunities. Henri Rogers, Senior Regional Manager for Aaron’s Three Rivers region, will succeed Michael P. Ryan as Divisional Vice President of Northern Operations.

"I’m very pleased that Michael, one of our most successful and talented Operational Vice Presidents, has accepted the leadership reigns and will now serve as Vice President of Franchising," said David L. Buck, Aaron’s Chief Operating Officer. "Michael’s background is deeply rooted in operations and we are confident that his experience will bring immediate value and support to the Franchisees and continued expansion of our Franchise Operations.”

“Todd, a 20-year veteran of Aaron’s, has been instrumental in building the Franchise Division into an integral part of Aaron’s,” said Buck. “We wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”

Michael P. Ryan, currently Divisional Vice President of Northern Operations, began with Aaron’s in 1990 as an Assistant Store Manager and soon after was promoted to run Aaron’s 27th store. Ryan has steadily grown with the organization and as a result has lived in four different states throughout his tenure with Aaron’s.

Filling Ryan’s role, Henri Rogers joined Aaron’s in 1999 and is a three-time recipient of the Top Ten Region Chairman's Circle Award, a recognition of the Company’s top performers. As a proven leader, Rogers proudly serves as a Combat Engineer with the U.S. Army Reserve and will be a great asset to the Northern Operations team.

About Aaron's, Inc.

Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, has more than 2,115 Company-operated and franchised stores in 48 states and Canada. Founded in 1955 by entrepreneur and Chairman Emeritus R. Charles Loudermilk, Sr. and headquartered in Atlanta, Aaron's has been publicly traded since 1982. For more information, visit www.aarons.com. Aaron's, Inc. includes the Aarons.com and ShopHomeSmart.com brands.