bset20121012_8k.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

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 12, 2012

 


BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

         

VIRGINIA

 

0-209

 

54-0135270

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(Commission File No.)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

     

3525 FAIRYSTONE PARK HIGHWAY

BASSETT, VIRGINIA

 

24055

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code 276/629-6000

  

(Former name or former address, 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 (see General Instruction A.2 below):

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 


 

 
 

 

  

Item 8.01

Other Events


On October 12, 2012 Bassett Furniture Industries issued a news release relating to the declaration of a regular quarterly dividend of $.05 per share on outstanding common stock payable on December 3, 2012, to shareholders of record at the close of business November 15, 2012. A copy of the new release this information is attached to the report as Exhibit 99.

 

Item 9.01.

Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

Exhibit 99        New release issued by Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. on October 12, 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.

 

 

BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED

Date: October 12, 2012

 

 

 

By:

/s/ J. Michael Daniel

 

 

J. Michael Daniel

Title: Vice President – Chief Accounting Officer

 

 

 

 

 

bset20121012_8k8k.htm

Exhibit 99

 

 

 

Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc.

 

 

 

J. Michael Daniel, Vice President

P.O. Box 626

and Chief Accounting Officer

Bassett, VA 24055

(276) 629-6614 – Investors

Jay S. Moore, Director of Communications

For Immediate Release

(276) 629-6450 – Media

 

  

Bassett Furniture News Release


Bassett Declares Dividend


(Bassett, Va.) – October 12, 2012– Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: BSET) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular dividend of $.05 per share on outstanding common stock payable on December 3, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business November 15, 2012.


 

Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:BSET), is a leading manufacturer and marketer of high quality, mid-priced home furnishings. With 86 company- and licensee-owned stores, Bassett has leveraged its strong brand name in furniture into a network of corporate and licensed stores that focus on providing consumers with a friendly environment for buying furniture and accessories. The most significant growth opportunity for Bassett continues to be the Company's dedicated retail store program. Bassett's retail strategy includes affordable custom-built furniture that is ready for delivery in the home within 30 days. The stores also feature the latest on-trend furniture styles, more than 750 upholstery fabrics, free in-home design visits, and coordinated decorating accessories. Bassett is also growing its traditional wholesale business with more than 500 accounts on the open market, across the United States and internationally. For more information, visit the Company's website at bassettfurniture.com. (BSET-E)

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