Form 8-K Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & For: Sep 15
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): September 15, 2015
ULTA SALON, COSMETICS & FRAGRANCE, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware | 001-33764 | 36-3685240 | ||
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
1000 Remington Blvd., Suite 120
Bolingbrook, Illinois 60440
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (630) 410-4800
Not Applicable
(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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¨ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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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 September 15, 2015, Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. (the Company) issued a press release regarding the appointment of George Mrkonic to the Companys Board of Directors (the Board), effective September 15, 2015. Mr. Mrkonic has also been appointed as a member of the Boards Audit Committee. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Mrkonic and any other persons pursuant to which Mr. Mrkonic was selected as a director, and there are no related party transactions involving Mr. Moronic that are reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit |
Description | |
99.1 | Press release issued by Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. on September 15, 2015 announcing the appointment of George Mrkonic to the Companys Board of Directors |
S-2
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ULTA SALON, COSMETICS & FRAGRANCE, INC. | ||||||
Date: September 16, 2015 | By: | /s/ Jodi J. Caro | ||||
Jodi J. Caro | ||||||
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit |
Description | |
99.1 | Press release issued by Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. on September 15, 2015 announcing the appointment of George Mrkonic to the Companys Board of Directors |
Exhibit 99.1
Company Contacts: Scott Settersten Chief Financial Officer (630) 410-4807
Laurel Lefebvre Vice President, Investor Relations (630) 410-5230
Media Contact: Karen May Director, Public Relations (630) 410-5457 |
ULTA BEAUTY ANNOUNCES ADDITION TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
George Mrkonic Appointed Independent Director
Bolingbrook, Ill. September 15, 2015 Ulta Beauty [NASDAQ:ULTA] today announced that George Mrkonic, Non-Executive Chairman of Paperchase Products Limited, a UK-based retailer of stationery, greeting cards, gifts, and arts and craft materials, has been appointed to its Board of Directors effective September 15, 2015. Mr. Mrkonic will also serve as a member of the Companys audit committee.
Mr. Mrkonic joins the Ulta Beauty board with more than 30 years of experience in the retail industry. He has been a director of Paperchase since 1999, and became the Non-Executive Chairman in 2005. He began his retail career in 1978 and has led several retail companies including Hermans Sporting Goods, Inc., Eyelab, Inc., Kmart Specialty Retailing Group and Borders Group, Inc.
Mr. Mrkonic currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Brinker International since 2003, AutoZone, Inc. since 2006, and Syntel, Inc. since 2009. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Gordon Brothers Group, a global advisory and investment firm, and is Advisor to Lead Edge Capital, a private equity tech investor.
Mr. Mrkonic received an M.B.A. from Harvard University in 1978, and a B.A. and an M.A. in Economics from Stanford University in 1975.
We are excited to welcome George to Ulta Beautys Board of Directors, said Mary Dillon, Chief Executive Officer. He brings extensive retail industry knowledge as well as strategic, financial and corporate governance skills from his experience as a senior executive and director of many public companies. Im confident that Georges insight and expertise will be extremely valuable to Ulta Beauty as we continue to execute our growth strategy.
About Ulta Beauty
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) is the largest beauty retailer in the United States and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin, hair care products and salon services. Since opening its first store 25 years ago, Ulta Beauty has grown to become the top national retailer providing All Things Beauty, All in One Place. The Company offers more than 20,000 products from over 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beautys own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring hair, skin and brow services. Ulta Beauty is recognized for its commitment to personalized service, fun and inviting stores and its industry-leading Ultamate Rewards loyalty program. As of August 1, 2015 Ulta Beauty operates 817 retail stores across 48 states and also distributes its products through its website, which includes a collection of tips, tutorials and social content. For more information, visit www.ulta.com.
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