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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): April 13, 2020
 
Hasbro, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Rhode Island
1-6682
05-0155090
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1027 Newport Avenue
Pawtucket,
Rhode Island
02861
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   (401) 431-8697
____________________
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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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act.
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common StockHASThe NASDAQ Global Select Market
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Emerging growth company   

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. 




Item 8.01  Other Events

On April 13, 2020, Hasbro, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that it is changing the location of its 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”). As previously described in the Company’s proxy statement for the Annual Meeting filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, due to the public health concerns regarding the coronavirus or COVID-19, the Company has decided to hold the Annual Meeting solely by remote communication, in a virtual only format. No shareholders or guests will be able to attend the Annual Meeting in person. The previously announced date and time of the meeting (May 14, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time) will not change.

A copy of the press release announcing the location change is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein. Further information regarding this change to the location of the Annual Meeting can be found in the proxy supplement filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 13, 2020.
 
 
Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits
 
Exhibit Number  Description


99.1
104
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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.
   
HASBRO, INC.
  
 By:/s/ Deborah Thomas
 Name:Deborah Thomas
 Title:Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)
Date: April 13, 2020  

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EXHIBIT 99.1
For Immediate Release

Hasbro Announces Location Change for its 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Pawtucket, RI (April 13, 2020) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) announced today a change in the location of its 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting"). As previously described in the Company’s proxy materials for the Annual Meeting, due to the public health concerns regarding the coronavirus or COVID-19, the Company has decided to hold the Annual Meeting solely by remote communication, in a virtual only format. No shareholders or guests will be able to attend the Annual Meeting in person. The previously announced date and time of the meeting (May 14, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time) will not change.

Shareholders of record of the Company’s common stock as of the close of business on the record date, March 18, 2020, are entitled to participate in the Annual Meeting and may attend the Annual Meeting online at www.meetingcenter.io/227440037. The password for the Annual Meeting is HAS2020. Shareholders will need the control number found on their Notice of Internet Availability, proxy card or voting instruction form. Guests or other persons who were not shareholders of record as of March 18, 2020 may view a webcast of the meeting by visiting www.meetingcenter.io/227440037, following the prompts and registering as a guest.

About Hasbro

Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World's Best Play and Entertainment Experiences. From toys, games and consumer products to television, movies, digital gaming, live action, music, and virtual reality experiences, Hasbro connects to global audiences by bringing to life great innovations, stories and brands across established and inventive platforms. Hasbro’s iconic brands include NERF, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE, POWER RANGERS, PEPPA PIG and PJ MASKS, as well as premier partner brands. Through its global entertainment studio eOne, Hasbro is building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Hasbro is committed to making the world a better place for children and their families through corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. Hasbro ranked No. 13 on the 2019 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by CR Magazine and has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute for the past nine years. We routinely share important business and brand updates on our Investor Relations website, Newsroom and social channels (@Hasbro on Twitter and Instagram.)

© 2020 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Investor Contact: Debbie Hancock | Hasbro, Inc. | (401) 727-5401 | debbie.hancock@hasbro.com

Press Contact: Julie Duffy | Hasbro, Inc. | (401) 727-5931 | julie.duffy@hasbro.com
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