Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant To Rule 13a-16 Or 15d-16
Of The
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of March 2006 Commission File Number 1-11854
NATUZZI S.p.A.
(Translation of Registrant's name into English)
Via Iazzitiello 47
70029 Santeramo, Italy
(Address of principal office)
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
(Check One) Form 20-F x Form 40-F
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Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.)
(Check One) Yes No X
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Natuzzi Announces That It Will Close Eight of Its UK Stores and
Refocus Its Attention on the London Area
SANTERAMO IN COLLE, BARI, Italy--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 3, 2006--Natuzzi
S.p.A. (NYSE:NTZ), world leader in leather upholstery and Italy's largest
furniture manufacturer, announces that by the end of March 2006 it will close
eight of its UK stores trading under the KOL and Natuzzi brands.
The closing of the abovementioned stores is a consequence of the decision
of the Group to relocate directly owned stores in the London Area through the
opening of six Natuzzi Stores in the next two years.
The new locations will be characterized by a smaller floor space, so to
create a boutique-style atmosphere, and located in fashionable shopping areas in
order to enhance visibility and better position the Natuzzi brand in the medium
to high end of the market.
The Natuzzi Group will offer the store concept also to its partners in a
franchise format to develop the UK business.
ABOUT NATUZZI S.P.A.
Founded in 1959 by Pasquale Natuzzi, Natuzzi S.p.A. designs and
manufactures a broad collection of leather-upholstered residential furniture.
Italy's largest furniture manufacturer, Natuzzi is the global leader in the
leather segment, exporting its innovative, high-quality sofas and armchairs to
123 markets on 5 continents. Cutting-edge design, superior Italian
craftsmanship, and advanced, vertically-integrated manufacturing operations
underpin the Company's market leadership.
Since 1990, Natuzzi has sold its furnishings in Italy through the popular
Divani & Divani by Natuzzi chain of 136 stores, which it licenses to qualified
furniture dealers. Outside Italy, the Company sells to various furniture
retailers, as well as through 154 licensed Divani & Divani by Natuzzi and
Natuzzi stores, including 6 Kingdom of Leather stores.
Natuzzi S.p.A. was listed on the New York Stock Exchange on May 13, 1993.
The Company is ISO 9001 and 14001 certified.
www.natuzzi.com
CONTACT: Natuzzi S.p.A.
Investor Relations Department
Tel. +39 080 8820.812
E-mail: investor_relations@natuzzi.com
SIGNATURES
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.
NATUZZI S.p.A.
(Registrant)
Date: 3rd March 2006 By: /s/ GIUSEPPE DESANTIS
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Giuseppe Desantis