HASBRO, INC.

Regulatory Filings • Feb 8, 2017

8-K 1 feb68k.htm CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K DATED FEBRUARY 6, 2017

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): February 6, 2017

Hasbro, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Rhode Island	1-6682	05-0155090
(State or other
jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File
Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

| 1027 Newport Ave.,
Pawtucket, Rhode Island | 02861 |
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| (Address of principal
executive offices) | (Zip Code) |

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (401) 431-8697

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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:

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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 February 6, 2017, Hasbro, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the promotion of John Frascotti to President of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Frascotti continues to report to Brian Goldner, who remains Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

Mr. Frascotti, age 56, joined the Company in 2008 as Chief Marketing Officer, and in 2014 was promoted to President, Hasbro Brands.

A copy of the February 6, 2017 press release, announcing the promotion of Mr. Frascotti is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Hasbro, Inc. Press Release, dated February 6, 2017.

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.

	HASBRO, INC.
By:	/s/ Deborah Thomas
Name:	Deborah Thomas
Title:	Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer (Duly Authorized Officer and
Principal Financial Officer)
Date: February 8, 2017

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Hasbro, Inc. Press Release, dated February 6, 2017.