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
DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED): OCTOBER 18, 2007
STEVEN MADDEN, LTD.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
DELAWARE 0-23702 13-3588231
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
52-16 Barnett Avenue, Long Island City, New York 11104
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (718) 446-1800
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Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS.
On October 18, 2007, the Board of Directors of Steven Madden, Ltd. (the
"Company") has formed a committee to evaluate strategic alternatives to enhance
shareholder value (the "Committee"). The Committee is comprised of Peter
Migliorini, Richard P. Randall and Walter Yetnikoff, with Mr. Yetnikoff
designated as Chairman of the Committee. The Committee has been charged, among
other things, with the responsibility for evaluating any potential transaction.
Any potential transaction recommended by the Committee will be considered by the
Company's full Board of Directors. The Committee has retained Peter J. Solomon &
Company, which has previously provided consulting services to the Company, as
its financial advisor, and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP as its independent legal
counsel. A copy of the Company's press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1
hereto, and is incorporated by reference into this report.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
99.1 Press Release, dated October 18, 2007, regarding the Company's announcement
that it was exploring strategic alternatives.
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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.
Date: October 23, 2007
Steven Madden, Ltd.
By: /s/ Jamieson A. Karson
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Name: Jamieson A. Karson
Title: Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
99.1 Press Release, dated October 18, 2007, regarding the Company's
announcement that it was exploring strategic alternatives.
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