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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): March 2, 2018
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DECKERS OUTDOOR CORPORATION |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
Delaware |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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001-36436 | | 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 |
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report) |
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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 March 2, 2018, Deckers Outdoor Corporation (the “Company”) announced that, after nine years of valuable contributions and dedicated service to the Company, Thomas A. George will be stepping down as Chief Financial Officer of the Company to pursue other interests.
In order to facilitate a smooth transition, which is expected to be concluded before the end of the calendar year, Mr. George has agreed to stay on in his current role to assist the Company in continuing to pursue its strategic objectives until the Company has identified and named a successor. The Company has initiated a search process with a leading executive search firm to identify his successor.
Forward Looking Statements
This Current Report on Form 8-K contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ substantially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements due to a number of factors. These statements include information regarding the expected timing of the transition to a successor Chief Financial Officer. These forward-looking statements are based on management's present expectations, estimates and projections, but involve risks and uncertainty. Please see the “Risk Factors” section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, as filed with the SEC, for a discussion of the most significant risks that may impact the Company. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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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Date: March 2, 2018 | | |
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| | Deckers Outdoor Corporation |
| | /s/ Thomas Garcia |
| | Thomas Garcia, General Counsel |