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 27, 2005
ALBERTO-CULVER COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 1-5050 | 36-2257936 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
2525 Armitage Avenue
Melrose Park, Illinois 60160
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (708) 450-3000
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:
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SECTION 2 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On October 27, 2005, Alberto-Culver Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended September 30, 2005. The full text of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.
SECTION 9 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
The following exhibits are included herein:
| Number |
Description | |
| 99 | Press Release dated October 27, 2005 |
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 thereunto duly authorized.
| ALBERTO-CULVER COMPANY | ||
| By: | /s/ William J. Cernugel | |
| William J. Cernugel | ||
| Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||
| (Principal Financial Officer) | ||
October 27, 2005