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 16, 2013

 

     
  

 

   

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 16, 2013, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (the “Company”) announced via press release the Company’s financial results for the period from October 29, 2012 to December 30, 2012. 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 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d)    List of Exhibits:
99.1    Press Release dated January 16, 2013 titled Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Announces a 4.8% Increase in 2012 Holiday Sales and Reiterates Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Financial Guidance

 

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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 16, 2013   By:  

/s/ Julie P. Whalen

          Julie P. Whalen
          Chief Financial Officer

 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit Number

  

Description

99.1

   Press Release dated January 16, 2013 titled Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Announces a 4.8% Increase in 2012 Holiday Sales and Reiterates Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Financial Guidance