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): August 12, 2010
LEVI STRAUSS & CO.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
         
Delaware
(State or Other jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
  002-90139
(Commission File Number)
  94-0905160
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
1155 BATTERY STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94111
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(415) 501-6000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
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ITEM 5.02   Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On August 11, 2010, Jaime Cohen Szulc, Chief Marketing Officer - Levi’s® of Levi Strauss & Co. (the “Company”), notified the Company that he is resigning from that position, effective August 31, 2010. In connection with his departure, the Company will pay to Mr. Szulc $1,516,125. Lawrence W. Ruff, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, will assume responsibilities for the role until a successor is selected.

 


 

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.
         
DATE: August 12, 2010  LEVI STRAUSS & CO.
 
 
  By:   /s/ Heidi L. Manes    
    Name:   Heidi L. Manes   
    Title:   Vice President, Controller