8-K 1 hrg-6302014x10xqpressrelea.htm 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): August 8, 2014

HARBINGER GROUP INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware |  | 1-4219 |  | 74-1339132
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |  | (Commission File Number) |  | (IRS Employer Identification No.)
450 Park Avenue, 30th Floor, New York, New York |  | 10022
(Address of principal executive offices) |  | (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 906-8555
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:

q | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

q | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

q | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

q | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 2.02. | Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

The following information, including the Exhibits referenced in this Item 2.02, to the extent the Exhibit discusses financial results of Harbinger Group Inc. (the “Company”) for the third quarter ended June 30, 2014, are being furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall they be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
On August 8, 2014, the Company issued a press release (the “Press Release”) discussing, among other things, its financial results for its quarterly period ended June 30, 2014. A copy of the Press Release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report.
As previously announced, the Company will host a conference call on August 8, 2014 to discuss its financial results for its quarterly period ended June 30, 2014. A copy of the presentation (the "Company Presentation") to be used during the conference call is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 to this Report.

Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No. |  | Description
99.1 |  | Press Release
99.2 |  | Company Presentation

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.

| HARBINGER GROUP INC. |
| /s/ Thomas A. Williams |
| Name: Thomas A. Williams |
| Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |

Dated: August 8, 2014