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):   

        May 19, 2011

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

California

         

001-14077

          

94-2203880

(State or other

jurisdiction of

incorporation)

     

(Commission File

Number)

      

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

    3250 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California 94109    
(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code                 (415) 421-7900                    

                                                 N/A                                                 

(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:

 

[  ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

[  ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange 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 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On May 19, 2011, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the Company’s financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended May 1, 2011. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. The attached exhibit is provided under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and is furnished to, but not filed with, the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Item 8.01. Other Events

As previously disclosed, on January 3, 2011, pursuant to that certain Aircraft Lease Agreement (the “Lease Agreement”) by and between the Company and WHL Management LLC (the “Lessor”), the Company provided the Lessor with notice of its intent to exercise its option to purchase the aircraft at the end of the lease term, on May 16, 2011. Immediately prior to the end of the lease term, the Company assigned its right to purchase the aircraft to Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, Inc. (“Wells Fargo”). Williams-Sonoma Stores, Inc., a subsidiary of the Company, then entered into a Master Lease Agreement (the “Master Lease”) with Wells Fargo to lease the aircraft. The Master Lease has a commencement date of May 16, 2011, and a term of 10 years. The Master Lease had been guaranteed by the Company.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d)    List of Exhibits:
99.1    Press Release dated May 19, 2011 titled Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Announces Record First Quarter 2011 Results and Raises Financial Guidance for Fiscal Year 2011

 

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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.

 

    WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC.
Date: May 19, 2011     By:  

/s/ Sharon L. McCollam

     

Sharon L. McCollam

Executive Vice President,

Chief Operating and Chief Financial Officer

 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit Number

   

Description

99.1    Press Release dated May 19, 2011 titled Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Announces Record First Quarter 2011 Results and Raises Financial Guidance for Fiscal Year 2011

 

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