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) May 29, 2012
BLYTH, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware
(State or Other
Jurisdiction of
Incorporation)
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1-13026
(Commission
File Number)
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36-2984916
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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One East Weaver Street, Greenwich, Connecticut 06831
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code (203) 661-1926
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:
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
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(d) On May 29, 2012, Blyth announced that its Board of Directors unanimously approved the appointment of Robert B. Goergen, Jr. who will continue as President, PartyLite Worldwide, indefinitely. An external search for a permanent successor has been discontinued.
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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.
BLYTH, INC.
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Date: May 29, 2012
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By: /s/ Michael S. Novins
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Name: Michael S. Novins
Title: Vice President & General Counsel
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