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): August 6, 2014
Hasbro, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Rhode Island
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1-6682
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05-0155090
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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1027 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, Rhode Island
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02861
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (401) 431-8697
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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:
¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Item 5.03. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.
On August 6, 2014, Hasbro, Inc. ("Hasbro" or the "Company") amended its Amended and Restated Bylaws to implement a majority vote standard for the election of directors in uncontested director elections (with a plurality vote standard applying to contested director elections), coupled with a director resignation policy for those directors who do not receive a majority vote. Prior to this amendment, election of the Company's directors was subject in all cases to a majority vote standard and the Company did not have a related resignation policy. A copy of the amended provisions of the Amended and Restated Bylaws is attached as Exhibit 3.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
See Exhibit Index attached hereto.
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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HASBRO, INC.
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By:
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/s/ Deborah Thomas
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Name:
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Deborah Thomas
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Title:
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)
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Date: August 6, 2014
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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3.1
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Amendment to Amended and restated Bylaws of Hasbro, Inc.
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