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) February 8, 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 File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) 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 February 8, 2006, Pier 1 Imports, Inc.
announced that it has priced $150 million of convertible senior notes
due 2036 in a private offering. 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 February 8, 2006 issued by
Pier 1 Imports, Inc.
SIGNATURES
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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: February 9, 2006 By: /s/ Michael A. Carter
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Michael A. Carter, Senior Vice President
and General Counsel, Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press release dated February 8, 2006 issued by
Pier 1 Imports, Inc.