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): December 21, 1999 ----------------- HOOKER FURNITURE CORPORATION ---------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia -------- (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 000-25349 54-0251350 --------- ---------- (Commission (I.R.S. Employer File No.) Identification No.) 440 East Commonwealth Blvd., Martinsville, Virginia 24115 ----------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (540) 632-2133 --------------
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS The Board of Directors of Hooker Furniture Corporation (the Company), at its meeting on December 21, 1999, promoted Paul B. Toms, Jr. to President and Chief Operating Officer and Douglas C. Williams to Executive Vice President - Manufacturing of the Company. Mr. Toms replaces J. Clyde Hooker, Jr., who had served as interim President since June 22, 1999 following the retirement of A. Frank Hooker, Jr. J. Clyde Hooker, Jr. will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Williams replaces Mr. Toms as Executive Vice President -Manufacturing. The Company's press release announcing the promotions of Mr. Toms and Mr. Williams is included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed as a part of this report: 99.1 Press Release dated December 27, 1999 2
Signature --------- Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. HOOKER FURNITURE CORPORATION By: /s/ E. Larry Ryder --------------------------------- E. Larry Ryder Senior Vice President - Finance and Administration Date: December 29, 1999 3
EXHIBIT LIST ------------ Exhibit Description - ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated December 27, 1999
EXHIBIT 99.1 PRESS RELEASE ------------- MARTINSVILLE, VA, December 27, 1999 The Board of Directors of Hooker Furniture Corporation, at their meeting on December 21, 1999, promoted Paul B. Toms, Jr. to President and Chief Operating Officer and Douglas C. Williams to Executive Vice President - Manufacturing. J. Clyde Hooker, Jr. will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. Paul B. Toms, Jr., 45, joined the Company in 1983 and has been a Director since 1993. Most recently he was Executive Vice President - Marketing. Mr. Toms served in this capacity since 1994. Prior to 1994 Mr. Toms was Senior Vice President - Sales and Marketing. Douglas C. Williams, 52, has been with the Company since 1971 and has been a Director since 1987. He has held various positions in production. In 1987 he was elected Senior Vice President - Manufacturing. He served in the capacity of Vice President - Manufacturing from 1986 to 1987. Hooker Furniture Corporation is a leading manufacturer of wood furniture selling in the upper-medium price range of the residential market. The Company is celebrating its 75th Anniversary this year. Manufacturing facilities are located in Martinsville and Roanoke, VA, and Kernersville, Pleasant Garden, and Maiden NC.