UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 20, 2015
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Toys “R” Us, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware | 1-11609 | 22-3260693 | ||
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification Number) | ||
One Geoffrey Way, Wayne, New Jersey 07470
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
(973) 617-3500
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(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):
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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 October 20, 2015, Adam Waglay resigned as a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Toys “R” Us, Inc. (the “Company”). The resignation of Mr. Waglay did not involve any disagreement with the Company.
Also, on October 20, 2015, the Board appointed Paul E. Raether to the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Raether, age 69, is a Member and an executive of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., L.P. (“KKR”) and has served in various positions and played a significant role in numerous portfolio companies since he joined KKR in 1980. Mr. Raether has served on the Board of Directors of WMI Holdings Corp. since May 2015.
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Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Toys “R” Us, Inc. | ||||||
(Registrant) | ||||||
Date: October 23, 2015 | By: | /s/ Michael J. Short | ||||
Name: | Michael J. Short | |||||
Title: | Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer | |||||
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