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 7, 2008

 

PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Florida   0-21764   59-1162998

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

   (Commission File Number)  

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

3000 N.W. 107th Avenue

Miami, Florida

   33172
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (305) 592-2830

 

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 Securities 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 8.01. Other Events.

On January 7, 2008, Perry Ellis International, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an agreement for the acquisition of the C&C California and Laundry brands from Liz Claiborne Inc. for approximately $37 million in cash subject to inventory adjustments. The consummation of the acquisition is contingent upon customary closing conditions.

A copy of the press release announcing the execution of the agreement is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

99.1

    Perry Ellis International, Inc. Press Release dated January 8, 2008.

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.

 

    PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Date: January 8, 2008     By:  

/s/ Cory Shade

      Cory Shade, General Counsel

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

   

Description

99.1

    Perry Ellis International, Inc. Press Release dated January 8, 2008.