tween brands, inc. 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): September 12, 2007
(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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1-14987
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31-1333930 |
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(State or other
jurisdiction of
incorporation or
organization)
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(Commission File No.)
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(IRS Employer
Identification
Number) |
8323 Walton Parkway
New Albany, Ohio 43054
(614) 775-3500
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number
including area code of Registrants
principal executive offices)
Not Applicable
(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):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 5.02
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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of
Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
(e) Awards under Incentive Compensation Plan and 2005 Stock Incentive and Performance Plan for
the Fall Season 2007
The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company (the Compensation
Committee) established the range of awards under the Incentive Compensation Plan (the IC Plan)
for the Fall Season 2007 (Q3 and Q4 of fiscal 2007) for those officers deemed to be named
executive officers (as defined by Item 402(a)(3) of Regulation S-K) (and, additionally, Mr.
Stevens) who are eligible to receive cash incentives under the IC Plan for the Fall Season 2007
based upon objective financial performance criteria selected by the Compensation Committee. The
cash incentive is based on a percentage of base salary if performance goals are met for the Fall
Season 2007. The awards for the Fall Season 2007 are weighted at 60%, while awards for the Spring
Season 2007 are weighted at 40%, respectively, of the total amount of any cash awards made under
the IC Plan for fiscal 2007. The Compensation Committee determined that the performance criterion
for the Fall Season 2007 will be the Companys operating income, and approved the following
threshold, target, and maximum payouts based on specified levels of operating income:
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Payout as a Percentage of Base Salary (x 60%) |
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Threshold |
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Target |
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Maximum |
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Michael W. Rayden |
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24 |
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120 |
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240 |
% |
Kenneth T. Stevens1 |
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20 |
% |
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100 |
% |
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200 |
% |
Scott M. Bracale2 |
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14 |
% |
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70 |
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140 |
% |
Paul C. Carbone |
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8 |
% |
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40 |
% |
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80 |
% |
Gregory J. Henchel |
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8 |
% |
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40 |
% |
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80 |
% |
Sally A. Boyer3 |
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15 |
% |
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75 |
% |
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150 |
% |
No payment will be made for performance below the threshold level of operating income.
In addition, if the Companys actual operating income is greater than the maximum payout level
provided under the IC Plan, as described above, then participants will have an opportunity to
receive a bonus payable in restricted shares of the Companys common stock under the Companys 2005
Stock Incentive and Performance Plan (the 2005 Stock Plan). A participant could earn from
between zero and 100% of his or her target level payout (as a percentage of base salary) described
above, multiplied by 60%, payable in restricted shares under the 2005 Plan. The restricted shares
are expected to be granted on the second full day of trading of the Companys common stock
following the Companys public release of its financial results for the prior fiscal year and
fourth quarter thereof.
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Mr. Stevens joined the Company effective as
of January 29, 2007. He is not currently a named executive officer (as
defined by Item 402(a)(3) of Regulation S-K), but is included for informational
purposes. |
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Mr. Bracales position was determined to be
no longer an executive officer of the Company on August 21, 2007; however, he
is deemed to be a named executive officer because of the level of his total
compensation and because he was an executive officer of the Company during the
entirety of fiscal 2006. |
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Ms. Boyers position was determined to be no
longer an executive officer of the Company on November 16, 2006; however, she
is deemed to be a named executive officer because of the level of her total
compensation and because she was deemed to be an executive officer of the
Company for a portion of fiscal 2006. |
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The information contained in this Form 8-K includes various forward-looking statements
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other applicable
securities laws. Such statements can be identified by the use of the forward-looking words
anticipate, estimate, project, believe, intend, expect, plan, hope, risk,
could, pro forma, potential or similar words. These statements discuss future expectations,
contain projections regarding future developments, operations or financial conditions, or state
other forward-looking information. These forward-looking statements include statements herein
regarding the timing of the valuation of any restricted share awards. There can be no assurance
that the forward-looking statements included herein will prove to be accurate. The inclusion of
forward-looking statements should not be regarded a representation by us, or any other person, that
our expected outcomes will be achieved. The forward-looking statements made herein are based on
information presently available to us, as the management of the Company. We assume no obligation
to publicly update or revise our forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes
make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized.
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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.
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TWEEN BRANDS, INC.
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Date: September 18, 2007 |
By: |
/s/ Paul C. Carbone
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Paul C. Carbone |
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
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