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 21, 2004
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(May 20, 2004)
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ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-12107 31-1469076
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(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
6301 Fitch Path, New Albany, Ohio 43054
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(614) 283-6500
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address,
if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
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On May 20, 2004, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (the "Company") issued a news
release (the "Dividend Release") announcing that its Board of Directors had
declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per share on the Company's common
stock. The dividend is payable June 22, 2004 to shareholders of record on June
1, 2004. A copy of the Dividend Release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and
incorporated herein by reference.
On May 20, 2004, the Company issued a second news release (the "Singer
Release") announcing the election of Robert S. Singer to the Company's Board of
Directors. A copy of the Singer Release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 and
incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(a) Not applicable
(b) Not applicable
(c) Exhibits:
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99.1 News release issued by Abercrombie & Fitch Co. on May 20, 2004
announcing declaration of quarterly cash dividend
99.2 News release issued by Abercrombie & Fitch Co. on May 20, 2004
announcing election of Robert S. Singer to Board of Directors
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SIGNATURE
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.
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO.
Dated: May 21, 2004 By: /s/ Susan J. Riley
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Susan J. Riley
Senior Vice President-Chief
Financial Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated May 21, 2004
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 News release issued by Abercrombie & Fitch Co. on May 20, 2004
announcing declaration of quarterly cash dividend
99.2 News release issued by Abercrombie & Fitch Co. on May 20, 2004
announcing election of Robert S. Singer to Board of Directors
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