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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): June 9, 2011
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AARON’S, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Georgia
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1-13941
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58-0687630
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(State or other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation)
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(Commission File
Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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309 E. Paces Ferry Road, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia
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30305-2377
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (404) 231-0011
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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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))
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Item 7.01
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Regulation FD Disclosure.
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On June 9, 2011, Aaron’s, Inc. (the “Company”) announced its plans to appeal an adverse trial verdict in a lawsuit the Company is defending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. A press release regarding the case is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
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Item 9.01
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release of the Company dated June 9, 2011.
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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.
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AARON’S, INC.
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By:
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/s/ Gilbert L. Danielson
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Gilbert L. Danielson
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
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Date: June 9, 2011
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Officer
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