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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): March 27, 2020
 EXPRESS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware001-3474226-2828128
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

1 Express Drive
Columbus, Ohio
43230
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(614) 474-4001
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(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:
 
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))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 par valueEXPRThe New York Stock Exchange
 Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐




Item 8.01 Other Events.

On March 27, 2020, Express, Inc. announced the continued temporary closure of all Express and Express Factory Outlet stores until further notice. Its website and mobile app will remain available to customers.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits
   
Exhibit No.Description of Exhibit
Press Release of Express, Inc., dated March 27, 2020.
104The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL.




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 hereunto duly authorized.
 
EXPRESS, INC.
Date: March 27, 2020
/s/ Periclis Pericleous
Periclis Pericleous
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer


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EXPRESS, INC. PROVIDES UPDATE ON TEMPORARY STORE CLOSURES


Columbus, Ohio – March 27, 2020 – Fashion apparel retailer Express, Inc. (NYSE: EXPR) today provided a business update in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

With the health and safety of its associates, customers and communities in mind, all Express and Express Factory Outlet stores will remain closed until further notice. The Company will continue to follow the guidance of local, state and federal governments, as well as health organizations, to determine when it can safely reopen its stores. The Express website and mobile app remain available to customers.

About Express, Inc.:

Express is a leading fashion brand for women and men. Since 1980, Express has provided the latest apparel and accessories to help customers build a wardrobe for every occasion, offering fashion and quality at an attractive value. The company operates retail and factory outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, as well as an online destination. For more information, please visit www.express.com.


Investor Contact:
Dan Aldridge
daldridge@express.com
(614) 474-4890

Media Contact:
Alysa Spittle
aspittle@express.com
(614) 474-4745


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