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) November 30, 2017

Commission File Number 001-36501

THE MICHAELS COMPANIES, INC.

A Delaware Corporation

IRS Employer
 Identification No. 37-1737959

8000 Bent Branch Drive
Irving, Texas  75063
(972) 409-1300



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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibit attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section.  Furthermore, the information contained in this Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

On November 30, 2017, The Michaels Companies, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended October 28, 2017. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number   Description

99.1

Press release issued by The Michaels Companies, Inc., dated November 30, 2017, announcing financial results.

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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.

   

THE MICHAELS COMPANIES, INC.

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Denise A. Paulonis

Denise A. Paulonis

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)


November 30, 2017



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