UNITED STATES

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)

 

November 11, 2004

 


 

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.  

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

         
Delaware   0-23760   13-2721761
(State of incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

     

150 Thorn Hill Drive
Warrendale, Pennsylvania

  15086-7528
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(724) 776-4857

(Registrant's telephone number,

including area code)

 

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

[   ] 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 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 

The information in this Form 8-K, including the accompanying exhibit, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liability of such section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of the general incorporation language of such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

On November 11, 2004 American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing, among other things, the Company's  financial results for the third quarter ended October 30, 2004.  A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.  Additionally, the Company's Management team held a conference call on November 11, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. EST to review the aforementioned financial results.  A replay of the conference call will be available through November 25, 2004.  To listen to the replay, dial 1-800-642-1687 and reference code #1162887.  An audio replay of the conference call will also be available at www.ae.com.  A copy of the conference call transcript is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

 

Item 8.01. Other Events

 

The Company's Management team held a conference call on November 11, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. EST to review the Company's financial results for the third quarter ended October 30, 2004.  Additionally, Management provided fourth quarter 2004 and fiscal 2005 earnings guidance on the conference call.  A copy of the conference call transcript is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(c) Exhibits
   
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated November 11, 2004
99.2 Conference Call Transcript dated November 11, 2004

 



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.

 

         
    AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
    (Registrant)
Date: November 12, 2004   By:  

/s/ Dale E. Clifton

        Dale E. Clifton
        Vice President, Controller and
    Chief Accounting Officer

 



EXHIBIT INDEX

 


Exhibit
Number

 

Description


99.1*   Press Release dated November 11, 2004
99.2   Conference Call Transcript dated November 11, 2004
     
 * Such press release is being "furnished" (not filed) pursuant to Item 2.02 of the Current Report on Form 8-K.