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): November 4, 2004
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ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-12107 31-1469076
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
6301 Fitch Path, New Albany, Ohio 43054
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(614) 283-6500
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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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
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Section 2 - Financial Information
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
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On November 4, 2004, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (the "Registrant") issued
a news release reporting, among other things, net sales for the four-week period
ended October 30, 2004, net sales for the third quarter period ended October 30,
2004 and net sales for the fiscal year-to-date. A copy of the November 4, 2004
news release is furnished as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Section 7 - Regulation FD
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
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On November 4, 2004, the Registrant issued a news release reporting,
among other things, net sales for the four-week period ended October 30, 2004,
net sales for the third quarter period ended October 30, 2004 and net sales for
the fiscal year-to-date. A copy of the November 4, 2004 news release is
furnished as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired:
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Not applicable.
(b) Pro forma financial information:
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Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits:
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The following exhibit is being furnished with this Current Report on
Form 8-K:
Exhibit No. Description
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99 News Release Issued by Abercrombie &
Fitch Co. on November 4, 2004
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit
99 furnished herewith, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be "filed"
for purposes of Section 18 of
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the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to
the liabilities of that Section, nor shall such information be deemed to be
incorporated by reference in any registration statement or other document filed
under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as otherwise stated
in such filing.
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SIGNATURE
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.
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO.
Dated: November 4, 2004 By: /s/ Susan J. Riley
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Susan J. Riley
Senior Vice President-Chief
Financial Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated November 4, 2004
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Exhibit No. Description
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99 News Release Issued by Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
on November 4, 2004
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