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):             February 1, 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 8.01.  Other Events

On February 1, 2011, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that it has completed the $65 million stock repurchase program approved in September 2010 and that its Board of Directors has authorized a new $125 million stock repurchase program. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d)    List of Exhibits:
99.1    Press Release dated February 1, 2011 titled Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Announces Completion of its September 2010 Stock Repurchase Program and Authorizes a New $125 Million Stock Repurchase Program

 

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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: February 1, 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 February 1, 2011 titled Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Announces Completion of its September 2010 Stock Repurchase Program and Authorizes a New $125 Million Stock Repurchase Program

 

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