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Prepared By R.R. Donnelley Financial -- Form 8-K
 
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):  07/23/2007
 
J.CREW GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Commission File Number:  333-42427
 
DE
  
22-2894486
(State or other jurisdiction of
  
(IRS Employer
incorporation)
  
Identification No.)
 
770 Broadway
New York, New York 10003
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
(212) 209-2500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
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Information to be included in the report

 
Item 5.02.    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
 
The Company's Board of Directors has elected David House as a Director, effective July 25, 2007. Mr. House will serve on the Audit Committee. In exchange for his services as a Director in 2007, Mr. House will receive the following compensation based upon the effective date of his appointment: (1) a pro-rated annual cash retainer of $17,500; (2) an additional cash payment of $2,000 for each Board meeting attended in person and $1,000 for each stand-alone Committee meeting attended in person; and (3) non-qualified stock options to purchase 2,750 shares of our common stock, which will be granted as soon as reasonably practicable, will have an exercise price equal to fair market value on the grant date (as determined under the applicable equity plan), will vest, subject to continued services as a Director, in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date and will have a seven year term. In addition, as a new Director, Mr. House will also receive additional non-qualified st ock options to purchase 5,000 shares of our common stock to be granted as soon as reasonably practicable, which have the same terms and conditions described above, and will be required to own a minimum of 2,500 shares of our common stock.

In addition, the Board of Directors voted to fix the size of the Board of Directors at nine members effective July 25, 2007.

The Company issued a press release on July 23, 2007 announcing the election of David House to the Board of Directors. The text of the press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1, is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

 
 
Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
99.1         Press Release issued by the Company on July 23, 2007.
 

 

Signature(s)
 
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.
 
      
 
J.CREW GROUP, INC.
 
 
Date: July 23, 2007
     
By:
 
/s/    Arlene S. Hong
               
Arlene S. Hong
               
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
 
 

 

Exhibit Index
 
Exhibit No.
  
Description
EX-99.1
  
Press Release issued by the Company on July 23, 2007.

Exhibit 99.1

 

For: J.Crew Group

Company Contact:
James Scully
Chief Financial Officer
(212) 209-8040

Investor Contact:
Integrated Corporate Relations

Allison Malkin/Joe Teklits/Chad Jacobs

(203) 682-8200

Final For Immediate Release

J.CREW GROUP APPOINTS DAVID HOUSE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NEW YORK - July 23, 2007 - J.Crew Group, Inc. (the "Company") [NYSE:JCG] today announced that David House has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective July 25, 2007, and will serve on its Audit Committee.

Mr. House, 57, was previously at American Express Company from 1993 to 2006 where he most recently served as Group President of the Global Network, Establishment Services, Travelers Cheques and Prepaid Services businesses.

Millard Drexler, J.Crew's Chairman and CEO said, "We are pleased to welcome David to our Board. When it comes to building long-term customer relationships, David is an expert. His accomplishments and success in a variety of business environments make him especially well-suited for our Board of Directors."

About J.Crew Group Inc.

J.Crew Group, Inc. is a nationally recognized multi-channel retailer of women's, men's and children's apparel, shoes and accessories. As of June 30, 2007, the Company operates 186 retail stores, 53 factory outlet stores, the J. Crew catalog business, and jcrew.com. Additionally, certain product, press release and SEC filing information concerning the Company are available at the Company's website www.jcrew.com.