UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Form 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event Reported): August 25, 2016  

The Michaels Companies, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware001-3650137-1737959
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

 

8000 Bent Branch Drive, Irving, TX 75063
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

972-409-1300
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


(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:

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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 August 25, 2016, The Michaels Companies, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended July 30, 2016 . 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 August 25, 2016 announcing financial results.


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 hereunto duly authorized.

 The Michaels Companies, Inc.
   
  
Date: August 25, 2016By: /s/ Charles M. Sonsteby        
  Charles M. Sonsteby
  Vice Chairman & Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)