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): December 9, 2010
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HASBRO, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
RHODE ISLAND 1-6682 05-0155090
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(State of (Commission (IRS Employer
Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1027 NEWPORT AVE., PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND 02862
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(401) 431-8697
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 3.01 Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing.
On December 9, 2010, Hasbro, Inc. (the “Company”) provided written notice to the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) that the Company plans to voluntarily transfer its listing to the NASDAQ Global Select Market (“NASDAQ”). The Company’s common stock, par value $.50 per share, has been approved for listing on NASDAQ and is expected to commence trading on NASDAQ on or about December 21, 2010 under the Company’s current trading symbol “HAS”. The Company expects trading to cease on the NYSE effective at the close of business on December 20, 2010.
A copy of the press release issued by the Company on December 9, 2010 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
99
Press Release, dated December 9, 2010.
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.
HASBRO, INC.
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(Registrant)
Date: December 9, 2010 By: /s/ Deborah Thomas
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Deborah Thomas
Chief Financial Officer
HASBRO, INC.
Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated December 9, 2010
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No.
Exhibit
99
Press Release, dated December 9, 2010.
EXHIBIT 99
For Immediate Release December 9, 2010 | Contacts: Debbie Hancock (Investor Relations) 401-727-5401 |
Wayne S. Charness (News Media) 401-727-5983 |
Hasbro Announces Move to NASDAQ Global Select Market
Company’s Ticker Symbol to Remain “HAS”
Pawtucket, RI (December 9, 2010) – Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) today announced that it will voluntarily transfer its stock exchange listing from The New York Stock Exchange to The NASDAQ Global Select Market, an exchange of The NASDAQ OMX Group Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ). The Company expects trading to commence on the NASDAQ on December 21, 2010, and Hasbro stock will continue to be listed under the ticker symbol “HAS”.
“The decision to transfer our stock listing reflects our strategy of re-imagining our business to maximize value for our shareholders,” said Deb Thomas, Hasbro’s Chief Financial Officer. “The NASDAQ and its listed companies are indicative of the innovation and forward-thinking Hasbro prides itself on. We are confident that the technology platforms, services and support of NASDAQ will best support Hasbro’s continued growth as a branded play company.”
"NASDAQ OMX is proud to welcome such an imaginative and innovative company such as Hasbro to our exchange,” said Bruce Aust, Executive Vice President, Global Corporate Client Group, NASDAQ OMX. “The company has an in-depth understanding of how to develop innovative, versatile and immersive entertainment experiences across all of its world class brands. Hasbro’s on-going focus on re-imagining, re-inventing and re-igniting these brands ensures that they will be right at home with all the other dynamic, forward-thinking companies that chose to list on NASDAQ.”
About Hasbro
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide-range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company’s world class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, video games and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers through the strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. The Hub, Hasbro’s multi-platform joint venture with Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) launched on
October 10, 2010. The online home of The Hub is www.hubworld.com. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.
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