UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8‑K
CURRENT REPORT Pursuant
to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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February 24, 2010 |
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GAMESTOP CORP. |
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) |
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Delaware |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
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1-32637 20-2733559 |
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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625 Westport Parkway, Grapevine, Texas 76051 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) |
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(817) 424-2000 |
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(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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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 24, 2010, GameStop Corp. (the “Company”) announced that Catherine R. Smith has resigned as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company to pursue other opportunities, and that Robert A. Lloyd, the Company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, has been appointed interim Chief Financial Officer.
A copy of the Press Release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibits |
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99.1 Press Release dated February 24, 2010. |
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.
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Date: February 24, 2010 |
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/s/ Robert A. Lloyd |
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Robert A. Lloyd |
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Senior Vice President and |
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Chief Accounting Officer and |
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interim Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 |
Press Release dated February 24, 2010. |
Exhibit 99.1
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Chris Olivera Vice President, Corporate Communications GameStop Corp. (817) 722-7253 |
Matt Hodges Director, Investor Relations GameStop Corp. (817) 424-2126 |
GAMESTOP CORP. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER RESIGNS
Robert A. Lloyd Named Interim Chief Financial Officer
GRAPEVINE, Texas, (Feb. 24, 2010) –GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME), the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that Catherine R. Smith has resigned from her role of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer to accept a position with Walmart International. The company has also announced that Robert A. Lloyd, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of GameStop, has been named interim Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.
Daniel DeMatteo, Chief Executive Officer of GameStop, said, “We are fortunate to have a strong executive team, including such talent as Rob, who is a 14-year GameStop veteran. He has been instrumental in guiding the company through its tremendous growth and success. Rob has built and led a financial team that has spearheaded many measures to complete and integrate acquisitions, reduce operating costs and strengthen our position in long-term initiatives, while enhancing value and contributing to keeping GameStop competitive in the marketplace.”
About GameStop Corp.
Headquartered in Grapevine, TX, GameStop Corp., a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company, is the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer. The company operates 6,457 retail stores in 17 countries worldwide. The company also operates an e-commerce site, GameStop.com, and publishes Game Informer(R) magazine, a leading multi-platform video game publication. GameStop Corp. sells new and used video game software, hardware and accessories for video game systems from Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft. In addition, the company sells PC entertainment software, related accessories and other merchandise. General information on GameStop Corp. can be obtained at the company's corporate website: http://www.gamestopcorp.com.