Form 8-K
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): March 24, 2010
lululemon athletica inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-33608
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20-3842867 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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2285 Clark Drive
Vancouver, British Columbia Canada,
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V5N 3G9 |
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (604) 732-6124
(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:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On March 25, 2010, lululemon athletica inc. (the Company) issued a press release announcing
its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended January 31, 2010 and certain other
information. A copy of the Companys press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is
incorporated herein by reference. As previously announced, the Company has scheduled a conference
call for 9:00 a.m. EST on March 25, 2010 to discuss financial results.
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of
Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(b)
On March 24, 2010, David M. Mussafer advised the Board of Directors (the Board) of lululemon
athletica inc. that he will not be standing for re-election to the Board at the
Companys 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the Annual Meeting). Mr. Mussafer intends to
retire from the Board upon the completion of his current term at the Annual Meeting. His decision
not to stand for re-election at the Annual Meeting was not due to any disagreement with the
Company. In connection with Mr. Mussafers retirement, the Board, by resolution in accordance with
the Companys Third Amended and Restated Bylaws, has reduced its size from nine members to eight,
effective immediately prior to the Annual Meeting. This reduction will have the effect of reducing
the number of Class III directors of the Board standing for election at the Annual Meeting from
three members to two.
(e)
John E Currie Executive Employment Agreement
On
March 24, 2010, the Companys wholly-owned subsidiary, lululemon
athletica canada inc. (lululemon canada), entered into an Executive Employment Agreement with its current
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, John E. Currie (the Currie Agreement),
amending the terms of Mr. Curries employment with the Company. The Currie Agreement supersedes and
replaces in its entirety Mr. Curries prior offer letter with the Company, dated December 20, 2006.
Under the terms of the Currie Agreement, Mr. Currie will receive an annual base salary of
CDN$400,000. Mr. Curries target bonus under the Companys Executive Bonus Plan, as amended from
time to time, will equal 60% of his base salary, provided that specified Company and individual
performance goals are met. Mr. Currie will receive four weeks of paid vacation each year.
Mr. Currie covenants that he will not serve as a director of more than two entities that are
unrelated to the Company, and agrees to obtain the advance consent of the Companys Chief Executive
Officer prior to commencing any such service for an unrelated entity.
The Company will reimburse Mr. Currie for all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses and he is
entitled to participate in the employee benefit and fringe benefit arrangements generally available
to the Companys senior executive employees.
Mr. Curries employment may be terminated by Mr. Currie or by the Company at any time, with or
without cause. In the event Mr. Curries employment is terminated by the Company without cause, Mr.
Currie will be entitled to reasonable notice of termination, compensation in lieu of such
reasonable notice of termination, or some combination thereof. Mr. Currie also agrees to be bound
by the terms and conditions of the Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation and Non-Disparagement Agreement,
pursuant to which Mr. Currie agrees, during the 12-month period following his termination, not to
compete with the Company or solicit for employment any Company employee.
Delaney Schweitzer Executive Employment Agreement
On March 24, 2010, lululemon canada
entered into an Executive Employment Agreement with its current
Executive Vice President of Retail Operations North America, Delaney Schweitzer (the Schweitzer
Agreement), amending the terms of Ms. Schweitzers employment with the Company. The Schweitzer
Agreement supersedes and replaces in its entirety Ms. Schweitzers prior offer letter with the
Company, dated May 6, 2008.
Under the terms of the Schweitzer Agreement, Ms. Schweitzer will receive an annual base salary
of CDN$250,000. Ms. Schweitzers target bonus under the Companys Executive Bonus Plan, as
amended from time to time, will equal 60% of her base salary, provided that specified Company and
individual performance goals are met. Ms. Schweitzer will receive four weeks of paid vacation each
year.
Ms. Schweitzer covenants that she will not serve as a director of more than one entity that is
unrelated to the Company, and agrees to obtain the advance consent of the Companys Chief Executive
Officer prior to commencing any such service for an unrelated entity.
The Company will reimburse Ms. Schweitzer for all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses and she is
entitled to participate in the employee benefit and fringe benefit arrangements generally available
to the Companys senior executive employees.
Ms. Schweitzers employment may be terminated by Ms. Schweitzer or by the Company at any time,
with or without cause. In the event Ms. Schweitzers employment is terminated by the Company
without cause or due to Ms. Schweitzers permanent disability, and subject to her compliance with
the surviving terms of the Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation and Non-Disparagement Agreement, she will
be entitled to receive an amount equal to her base salary for the 15-month period following such termination
date. Ms. Schweitzer also agrees, pursuant to the Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation and
Non-Disparagement Agreement, that during the 15-month period following her termination, she will
not compete with the Company or solicit for employment any Company employee.
Sheree Waterson Executive Employment Agreement
On
March 24, 2010, lululemon canada entered into an Executive Employment Agreement with its
Executive Vice President of General Merchandise Management, Supply Chain and Logistics, Sheree
Waterson (the Waterson Agreement), amending the terms of Ms. Watersons employment with the
Company. The Waterson Agreement supersedes and replaces in its entirety Ms. Watersons prior offer
letter with the Company, dated December 10, 2008.
Under the terms of the Waterson Agreement, Ms. Waterson will receive an annual base salary of
CDN$385,000. Ms. Watersons target bonus under the Companys Executive Bonus Plan, as amended
from time to time, will equal 60% of her base salary, provided that specified Company and
individual performance goals are met. Ms. Waterson will receive four weeks of paid vacation each
year.
Ms. Waterson covenants that she will not serve as a director of more than one entity that is
unrelated to the Company, and agrees to obtain the advance consent of the Companys Chief Executive
Officer prior to commencing any such service for an unrelated entity.
The Company will reimburse Ms. Waterson for all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses and she is
entitled to participate in the employee benefit and fringe benefit arrangements generally available
to the Companys senior executive employees.
Ms. Watersons employment may be terminated by Ms. Waterson or by the Company at any time,
with or without cause. In the event Ms. Watersons employment is terminated by the Company without
cause or due to Ms. Watersons permanent disability, and subject to her compliance with the
surviving terms of the Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation and Non-Disparagement Agreement, she will be
entitled to receive an amount equal to her base salary for the 15-month period following such termination
date. Ms. Waterson also agrees, pursuant to the Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation and
Non-Disparagement Agreement, that during the 15-month period following her termination, she will
not compete with the Company or solicit for employment any Company employee.
Performance Share Award Program
On March 24, 2010, the Board approved a performance share award program under the Companys
2007 Equity Incentive Plan (the Plan). The performance share awards will vest over a three-year
period in accordance with performance-based criteria, provided the award holder continues to be an
employee or service provider to the Company at the time the performance goals are met. Each
performance share unit represents the contingent right of the participant to receive shares of
Companys common stock, subject to the terms and conditions of the Performance Share Agreement.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1
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Press release entitled lululemon athletica inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year
Fiscal 2009 Results, issued on March 25, 2010. |
SIGNATURES
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 hereunto duly
authorized.
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lululemon athletica inc.
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Dated: March 24, 2010 |
/s/ John E. Currie
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John E. Currie |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1
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Press release entitled lululemon athletica inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year
Fiscal 2009 Results, issued on March 25, 2010. |