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 and Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 22, 2006
PIER 1 IMPORTS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-7832 75-1729843
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification Number)
100 Pier 1 Place, Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
817-252-8000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
In a press release issued on June 22, 2006, Pier 1 Imports, Inc. announced
that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per
share on the Company's outstanding shares of Common Stock. A copy of the
press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, is incorporated herein by
reference, and is hereby filed.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press release dated June 22, 2006 issued by Pier 1
Imports, Inc.
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.
PIER 1 IMPORTS, INC.
Date: June 22, 2006 By: /s/ Michael A. Carter
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Michael A. Carter, Senior Vice President
and General Counsel, Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press release dated June 22, 2006 announcing that its Board of
Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend.