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) February 1, 2005
NORDSTROM, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
WASHINGTON 001-15059 91-0515058
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION (COMMISSION FILE (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
OF INCORPORATION) NUMBER) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
1617 SIXTH AVENUE, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98101
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE (206) 628-2111
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ITEM 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
On February 1, 2005 Nordstrom, Inc. (the "Company") issued 5,000 shares of
restricted stock to Paul Favaro. Mr. Favaro joined the Company as Executive
Vice President of Strategy and Development on February 1, 2005. The terms of
Mr. Favaro's employment were disclosed in an 8-K filing dated January 12,
2005.
The restricted shares issued to Mr. Favaro will vest and become issuable in
five equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary of the
date of award. The shares are awarded under and governed by the terms and
conditions of the 2004 Equity Incentive Plan and the Restricted Stock
Agreement. The Notice of Restricted Stock Award and Restricted Stock
Agreement are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statement and Exhibits
99.1 Notice of Restricted Stock Award issued to Paul Favaro and Restricted
Stock Agreement
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.
NORDSTROM, INC.
By: /s/ David L. Mackie
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David L. Mackie
Vice President, Real Estate
and Corporate Secretary
Dated: February 7, 2005
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
99.1 Notice of Restricted Stock Award issued to Paul Favaro and
Restricted Stock Agreement
NORDSTROM, INC.
2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
NOTICE OF RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD
You have been awarded restricted shares of Common Stock of Nordstrom, Inc.
(the "Company") on the following terms:
Name of Recipient: Paul F. Favaro
Total Number of Shares Awarded: 5,000
Fair Market Value per Share: $48.88
Total Fair Market Value of Award: $244,400
Date of Award: February 1, 2005
Restriction: The shares will vest and become
issuable in five equal annual
installments commencing on the
first anniversary of the date of
award.
By your signature and the signature of the Company's representative below,
you and the Company agree that these shares are awarded under and governed by
the terms and conditions of the 2004 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan") and
the Restricted Stock Agreement, both of which are attached to and made a part
of this document.
RECIPIENT: NORDSTROM, INC.
/s/ Paul F. Favaro By: /s/ David L. Mackie
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Paul F. Favaro Vice President and Corporate Secretary
NORDSTROM, INC.
2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
RESTRICTED STOCK AGREEMENT
Payment for Shares No payment is required for the shares you receive.
Restriction The shares will vest and become issuable in five equal
annual installments commencing on the first
anniversary of the date of award.
Taxation You are responsible for the payment of all federal,
state and other applicable taxes upon the annual
vesting and issuance of shares, pursuant to Article 14
of the 2004 Equity Incentive Plan.
Applicable Law This Agreement will be interpreted and enforced under
the laws of the State of Washington (without regard
to their choice-of-law provisions).
The Plan and The text of the 2004 Equity Incentive Plan is
Other Agreements incorporated in this Agreement by reference.
This Agreement, the attached Notice and the Plan
constitute the entire understanding between you
and the Company regarding this award. Any prior
agreements, commitments or negotiations concerning
this award are superseded. This Agreement may be
amended only by another written agreement, signed
by both parties
BY SIGNING THE ATTACHED NOTICE,
YOU AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
DESCRIBED ABOVE AND IN THE PLAN.