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):             January 12, 2012

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

       

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)

 

[  ] 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))

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

On January 12, 2012, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (the “Company”) announced via press release the Company’s financial results for the period from October 31, 2011 to December 25, 2011. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The attached exhibit is provided under Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and is furnished to, but not filed with, the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Item 8.01. Other Events

On January 12, 2012, the Company also announced via press release that its Board of Directors has authorized a new $225 million stock repurchase program and an increase in the Company’s quarterly cash dividend from $0.17 to $0.22 per common share, payable February 24, 2012 to the stockholders of record as of the close of business on January 27, 2012. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d)    List of Exhibits:
99.1    Press Release dated January 12, 2012 titled Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Announces 2011 Holiday Results, Dividend Increase of 29% and New $225 Million Stock Repurchase Program

 

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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: January 12, 2012   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 January 12, 2012 titled Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Announces 2011 Holiday Results, Dividend Increase of 29% and New $225 Million Stock Repurchase Program

 

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