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Form 8-K DECKERS OUTDOOR CORP For: Apr 14

April 14, 2015 4:35 PM EDT


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): April 14, 2015
DECKERS OUTDOOR CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

000-22446
 
95-3015862
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
250 Coromar Drive, Goleta, California    
 
93117
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (805) 967-7611
 
(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item 5.02
 
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers;
Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
    
On April 14, 2015, Deckers Outdoor Corporation (the “Company”) announced that Constance X. Rishwain will be stepping down as President of UGG and Fashion and Lifestyle Brands.
 
A copy of the press release announcing that Ms. Rishwain will be stepping down is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01
 
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
    
(d)    Exhibits. The following exhibits are attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit No.

 
Description

99.1
 
Press Release, dated April 14, 2015, issued by the Company.





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.

Date: April 14, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deckers Outdoor Corporation
 
 
/s/ Thomas Garcia
 
 
Thomas Garcia, General Counsel












EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.

 
Description

99.1
 
Press Release, dated April 14, 2015, issued by the Company.











Connie Rishwain to Step Down as President of UGG and Fashion and Lifestyle Brands
Goleta, Calif. (April 14, 2015) – Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), a global leader in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories, today announced that Connie Rishwain, President of UGG and Fashion and Lifestyle Brands has notified the company of her plans to step down in order to spend more time with her family and pursue other interests.
“It has been an amazing 20 years at Deckers and I’m so appreciative of having had the chance to work with many of the brightest people in the footwear industry,” said Rishwain. “I am incredibly proud of everything we’ve achieved during my long tenure with the company, none more so than evolving the UGG brand into a $1.5 billion global, premium lifestyle brand. After much consideration, I’ve decided now is the right time to start the next chapter in my life and allow new leadership to further build on the strong foundation we’ve created.”
Angel Martinez, Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board of Directors, said, “Connie embodies the best qualities of our organization. Her creative vision has helped propel the UGG brand to new heights year after year. On behalf of the board, I thank Connie for her many contributions towards diversifying the business, strengthening our retail relationships, and developing a strong brand leadership team. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors.”
About Deckers Brands
Deckers Brands is a global leader in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories developed for both everyday casual lifestyle use and high performance activities. The Company’s portfolio of brands includes UGG®, Teva®, Sanuk®, Ahnu®, and HOKA ONE ONE®. Deckers Brands products are sold in more than 50 countries and territories through select department and specialty stores, 138 Company-owned and operated retail stores, and select online stores, including Company-owned websites. Deckers Brands has a 40-year history of building niche footwear brands into lifestyle market leaders attracting millions of loyal consumers globally. For more information, please visit www.deckers.com.
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Investor Contact:
Brendon Frey | ICR | 203.682.8200

Media Contact:
Jaime Eschette | Corporate Communications | Deckers Brands | 805.967.7611




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