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EX-99.1 - EXHIBIT 99.1 - HOT TOPIC INC /CA/ | a50400158_ex991.htm |
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
6, 2012
Hot Topic, Inc.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California |
0-28784 |
77-0198182 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer |
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18305 E. San Jose Avenue |
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City of Industry, California |
91748 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including
area code: (626) 839-4681
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):
⃞ 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 5.02 |
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
(b) On September 6, 2012, Gerald Cook resigned as our Chief Store Officer, effective as of February 28, 2013 (the “Resignation Date”). Mr. Cook will continue to perform duties consistent with that of the position of Chief Store Officer until the Resignation Date.
(e) On September 6, 2012, in connection with his resignation, we entered into an amendment to Mr. Cook’s amended and restated employment letter agreement dated November 24, 2008. The amendment provides that Mr. Cook will remain eligible for an annual performance bonus for fiscal 2012. In addition, while Mr. Cook forfeited his rights to severance as a result of his resignation, under certain circumstances, if Mr. Cook’s employment ends prior to the Resignation Date, he may be entitled to base salary and benefits through such date and a prorated portion of the annual performance bonus for fiscal 2012.
Item 9.01 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) | Exhibits. | |
Exhibit No. |
Description |
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99.1 | Press Release, issued by Hot Topic, Inc. on September 6, 2012 |
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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HOT TOPIC, INC. |
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By: |
/s/ GEORGE WEHLITZ, JR. |
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George Wehlitz, Jr. |
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Vice President, Finance |
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Date: September 6, 2012 |
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. |
Description |
99.1 |
Press Release, issued by Hot Topic, Inc. on September 6, 2012 |