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): July 25, 2005
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:
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On July 25, 2005, Perry Ellis International, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the resignation of Douglas Jakubowski, President of the Company’s Perry Ellis Menswear subsidiary. Paul F. Rosengard, incoming president of the Company’s premium brands, effective August 1, 2005, will oversee all aspects of the Perry Ellis Menswear business until a replacement for Mr. Jakubowski is named.
A copy of the Company’s press release dated July 26, 2005 is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
| (a) | Exhibits |
| Exhibit Number |
Description of Exhibits | |
| 99.1 | Press Release of Perry Ellis International, Inc. dated July 26, 2005 |
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: July 26, 2005 |
By: |
/s/ Rosemary B. Trudeau | ||
| Name: |
Rosemary B. Trudeau | |||
| Title: |
VP Finance | |||
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit Number |
Description of Exhibits | |
| 99.1 | Press Release of Perry Ellis International, Inc. dated July 26, 2005 |