GENESCO - FORM 8-K
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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): June 18, 2003 (June 17, 2003)

GENESCO INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Tennessee   1-3083   62-0211340
(State or Other   (Commission   (IRS Employer
Jurisdiction of   File Number)   Identification No.)
Incorporation)        
     
1415 Murfreesboro Road    
Nashville, Tennessee   37217-2895
(Address of Principal Executive Office)   (Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (615) 367-7000

N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 


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Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
SIGNATURES
EXHIBIT INDEX
EX-99.1 PRESS RELEASE DATED 06/17/03


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Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.

     The following exhibit is furnished pursuant to Item 9:

       99.1      Press Release dated June 17, 2003.

Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.

     On June 17, 2003, Genesco Inc. issued a press release announcing that it intends to offer, through a private placement, subject to market and other conditions, up to $75,000,000 of convertible subordinated debentures due 2023, plus up to an additional $11,250,000 of convertible subordinated debentures that may be issued at the option of the initial purchasers. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

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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.

         
    GENESCO INC.
 
Date: June 17, 2003   By:   /s/ Roger G. Sisson

    Name:
Title:
  Roger G. Sisson
Secretary and General Counsel

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EXHIBIT INDEX

     
No.   Exhibit

 
99.1   Press Release dated June 17, 2003

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EXHIBIT 99.1 FINANCIAL CONTACT: JAMES S. GULMI (615) 367-8325 MEDIA CONTACT: CLAIRE S. MCCALL (615) 367-8283 GENESCO ANNOUNCES PROPOSED CONVERTIBLE SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES OFFERING - -- PLANS TO REDEEM OUTSTANDING 5 1/2% CONVERTIBLE SUBORDINATED NOTES DUE 2005 -- NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 17, 2003 --- Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) today announced that it intends to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $75 million of convertible subordinated debentures due 2023, plus up to an additional $11,250,000 of convertible subordinated debentures that may be issued at the option of the initial purchasers. The convertible subordinated debentures will be offered to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. The interest rate, conversion price and other terms of the debentures are to be determined by negotiations between Genesco and the initial purchasers of the debentures. The debentures will be subordinate to existing and future senior indebtedness of Genesco, and will be convertible into shares of Genesco common stock, subject to certain conditions. Genesco plans to use the net proceeds of the offering plus cash on hand to redeem all of the $103.2 million in principal amount outstanding of the 5 1/2% Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2005. This announcement is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation to buy any of these securities and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful. The securities will not be registered under the Securities Act, or any state securities laws, and unless so registered, may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state laws. -more-

This release contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding the Company's sales and earnings outlook. Actual results could turn out materially different from the expectations reflected in these statements. A number of factors could cause differences. These include continuing weakness in consumer demand for products sold by the Company, which could lead to lower than expected sales and product margins and, consequently, profits. They also include changes in buying patterns by significant wholesale customers, disruptions in product supply or distribution, changes in business strategies by the Company's competitors, the Company's ability to open, staff and support additional retail stores on schedule and at acceptable expense levels, and the outcome of litigation and environmental matters involving the Company. Forward-looking statements reflect the expectations of the Company at the time they are made. The Company disclaims any obligation to update such statements.