-----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, IvnVb/9lNX3jYwvrT5xwiu4/IiZCwwHmAWdsZYbGNBwhnntV5oC8P/LUE1FY6vYH o3g3+ACKA5KjE3uTIsMQ8A== 0000891919-06-000035.txt : 20060606 0000891919-06-000035.hdr.sgml : 20060606 20060606121641 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000891919-06-000035 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20060601 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers FILED AS OF DATE: 20060606 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20060606 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BOOKS A MILLION INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000891919 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-MISCELLANEOUS SHOPPING GOODS STORES [5940] IRS NUMBER: 630798460 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0131 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-20664 FILM NUMBER: 06888488 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 402 INDUSTRIAL LN CITY: BIRMINGHAM STATE: AL ZIP: 35211 BUSINESS PHONE: 2059423737 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 402 INDUSTRIAL LANE CITY: BIRMINGHAM STATE: AL ZIP: 35211 8-K 1 markham8k.txt MARKHAM 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) June 1, 2006 ------------ Books-A-Million, Inc. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 0-20664 63-0798460 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 402 Industrial Lane, Birmingham, Alabama 35211 - ------------------------------------------ ---------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (205) 942-3737 ----------------- N/A - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Section 5 - Changes in Control of Registrant Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. On June 1, 2006, Books-A-Million, Inc. (the "Company") appointed Douglas Markham Chief Financial Officer, effective July 5, 2006. In his new role, Mr. Markham will report to Sandra Cochran, President and Chief Executive Officer of Books-A-Million, Inc. Mr. Markham will replace the current Chief Financial Officer, Richard S. Wallington, who will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer until the effective date. It is anticipated that Mr. Wallington will remain with the Company following the effective date to assist with the transition of his duties to Mr. Markham for a period to be determined. Mr. Markham, 50, has over 30 years experience in finance and accounting for some of the nation's top retailers and comes to the Company from Saks, Inc. ("Saks"). In his more than 10 years with Saks, Mr. Markham held the roles of Corporate Controller, Vice President and Controller, and, most recently, Senior Vice President and Controller. Mr. Markham holds an M.B.A. in Finance from Georgia State University and a B.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Texas at El Paso. Mr. Markham is also a registered C.P.A. A copy of the news release announcing the appointment of Mr. Markham and the replacement of Mr. Wallington is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein. Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. The exhibit is furnished pursuant to Item 5.02 and shall not be deemed to be "filed." Exhibit No. Document Description 99.1 Press Release dated June 5, 2006 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. _____________BOOKS-A-MILLION, INC._______ --------------------- (Registrant) Date _June 6, 2006_______ ____________/s/ Sandra B. Cochran___________ --------------------- (Signature) Name: Sandra B. Cochran Title: President and Chief Executive Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Document Description 99.1 Press Release dated June 5, 2006 EX-99 2 markhampressrelease.txt MARKHAM PRESS RELEASE BOOKSo A o MILLION(R) News Release 402 Industrial Lane Birmingham, AL 35211 205-942-3737 Contact: Sandra B. Cochran President and Chief Executive Officer (205) 942-3737 BOOKS-A-MILLION, INC. NAMES NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (June 5, 2006) - Books-A-Million, Inc. (Nasdaq/NM:BAMM) today announced that Douglas (Doug) Markham has been named its new Chief Financial Officer. In his new role, Mr. Markham will report to Sandra Cochran, President and Chief Executive Officer of Books-A-Million, Inc. Mr. Markham will replace current Chief Financial Officer Richard Wallington as of July 5, 2006. Mr. Markham, 50, has over 30 years experience in finance and accounting for some of the nation's top retailers and comes to Books-A-Million from Saks, Inc. In his more than 10 years with Saks, Mr. Markham held the roles of Corporate Controller, Vice President and Controller, and, most recently, Senior Vice President and Controller. Mr. Markham holds an M.B.A. in Finance from Georgia State University and a B.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Texas at El Paso. Mr. Markham is also a registered C.P.A. "We are extremely pleased that Doug is joining our management team. He brings a broad base of financial and accounting knowledge as well as extensive retail experience and is well respected among his peers," said Sandra Cochran. "I am confident that Doug's long track record of success and leadership will continue with Books-A-Million." Books-A-Million is one of the nation's leading book retailers and sells on the internet at www.booksamillion.com. The Company presently operates 205 stores in 20 states and the District of Columbia. The Company operates large superstores under the names Books-A-Million and Books & Co. and traditional bookstores operating under the name Bookland, Books-A-Million and Joe Muggs Newsstands. -END- -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----