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: February 20, 2004
Date of Earliest Event Reported: February 19, 2004
DEPARTMENT 56, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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1-11908 |
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13-3684956 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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One Village Place, 6436 City West Parkway, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 |
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (952) 944-5600 |
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Item 5. |
Other Events. |
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A copy of the Company Press Release, dated February 19, 2004, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. |
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Item 7. |
Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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99.1 |
Press Release, dated February 19, 2004. |
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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.
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DEPARTMENT 56, INC. |
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/s/ Timothy J. Schugel |
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Timothy J. Schugel |
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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Dated: February 20, 2004 |
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release, dated February 19, 2004. |
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