a50209374.htm
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
March 20, 2012
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)
THE BUCKLE, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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001-12951 |
47-0366193 |
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| 2407 West 24th Street, Kearney, Nebraska |
68845-4915 |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (308) 236-8491
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year 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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 9.01(d) Financial Statements and Exhibits
ITEM 8.01. Other Events
The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 8.01 “Other Events.” On March 20, 2012, The Buckle, Inc. issued a press release announcing a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share to be paid on April 27, 2012, for shareholders of record at the close of business on April 13, 2012.
The full text of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
ITEM 9.01(d). Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release Dated March 20, 2012
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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The Buckle, Inc.
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Date: March 20, 2012
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By: /s/ KAREN B. RHOADS
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Name: Karen B. Rhoads
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Title: Vice President of Finance
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and Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release Dated March 20, 2012