Form 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):         May 27, 2010                                                             

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

                California                                    001-14077                                    94-2203880                 
(State or other
jurisdiction of
incorporation)		   (Commission File
Number)		  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

        3250 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California 94109        
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code               (415) 421-7900                    

 

                                                     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:

[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 8.01.   Other Events.

On May 27, 2010, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase program and an increase in the Company’s quarterly cash dividend. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

  (d) List of Exhibits:

 

Exhibit Number

   

Description

99.1    Press Release dated May 27, 2010 titled Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Authorizes a $60 Million Stock Repurchase Program and Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend by $0.02, or 15%, to $0.15 per Share

 

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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.

 

      WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC.
Date: May 27, 2010     By:   /s/ Sharon L. McCollam
       

     Sharon L. McCollam

     Executive Vice President,

     Chief Operating and Chief Financial Officer

 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit Number

   

Description

99.1    Press Release dated May 27, 2010 titled Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Authorizes a $60 Million Stock Repurchase Program and Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend by $0.02, or 15%, to $0.15 per Share