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):    April 12, 2019

ULTA BEAUTY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	 	001‑33764	 	38‑4022268	
(State or other
jurisdiction of
 incorporation)	 	(Commission File
 Number)	 	(IRS Employer
 Identification No.)	
 
1000 Remington Blvd., Suite 120, Bolingbrook, Illinois  60440
(Address of principal executive offices, including ZIP code)
(630) 410‑4800
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(c) On April 12, 2019,  David C. Kimbell,  the current Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer of Ulta Beauty, Inc. (the “Company”), was appointed President & Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer of the Company.  In his new role, Mr. Kimbell will be assuming responsibility for Corporate Strategy and Merchandise Planning and Operations in addition to his current responsibilities as Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer.  A copy of the press release announcing this is filed as Exhibit 99 to this report.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.  The exhibit listed in the Exhibit Index below is being filed herewith.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
99 Press release issued by Ulta Beauty, Inc. on April 15, 2019.

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

 	ULTA BEAUTY, INC.	
 	 	
Dated:  April 15, 2019	 	
 	 	
 	By:	/s/ Jodi J. Caro	
 	 	Jodi J. Caro	
 	 	General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary	

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Exhibit 99

 
 	 	
 	Company Contacts:	
 	Scott Settersten	
 	Chief Financial Officer	
 	(630) 410‑4807	
 	 	
 	Laurel Lefebvre	
 	Vice President, Investor Relations	
 	(630) 410‑5230	
 	 	
 	Karen May	
 	Director, Public Relations	
 	(630) 410‑5457	

DAVID C. KIMBELL APPOINTED PRESIDENT & CHIEF MERCHANDISING AND MARKETING OFFICER FOR ULTA BEAUTY

Bolingbrook, IL – April  15, 2019 – Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA) today announced that David C. Kimbell has been appointed President & Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer of Ulta Beauty. In this new role, Kimbell will expand upon his existing responsibilities as Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer, assuming additional responsibility for Corporate Strategy and Merchandise Planning and Operations.  He will continue to report directly to Mary Dillon, Chief Executive Officer.
 
“This increased responsibility recognizes Dave’s value to the company, his reputation in the industry and his track record of delivering outstanding performance,” said Mary Dillon, Chief Executive Officer.  “Dave plays a critical role in driving our business results and leading the organization as a member of the Executive Team.  This expansion of Dave’s scope more closely aligns corporate strategy with the merchandising and marketing functions to identify future growth opportunities, strengthen execution, and extend our competitive advantage.” 
 
Kimbell was named Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer in March 2015 after serving as Chief Marketing Officer since joining Ulta Beauty in February 2014. Previously, he was Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President at U.S. Cellular since February 2011. From 2008 to 2011, he served as Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Seventh Generation, a producer of environmentally friendly household and baby care products. Earlier in his career, he held various positions at PepsiCo, Quaker Food Division, including Vice President of Marketing, as well as marketing roles for several brands at The Procter and Gamble Company.

 

About Ulta Beauty
At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest U.S. beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services.  In 1990, the Company reinvented the beauty retail experience by offering a new way to shop for beauty – bringing together all things beauty, all in one place. Today, Ulta Beauty has grown to become the top national retailer offering the complete beauty experience.
Ulta Beauty brings possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.
Ulta Beauty is recognized for its commitment to personalized service, fun and inviting stores and our industry-leading Ultamate Rewards loyalty program. As of February 2, 2019,  Ulta Beauty operates 1,174 retail stores across 50 states and also distributes its products through its website, which includes a collection of tips, tutorials, and social content. For more information, visit www.ulta.com.