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): June 27, 2007
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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6820 LBJ Freeway
Dallas, Texas 75240
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 972-980-9917
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425).
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12).
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)).
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)).
Section 8 – Other Events
Item 8.01. Other Events
On June 27, 2007, the Registrant announced that it has completed the previously announced transaction with Pepper Dining, Inc., an affiliate of Olympus Partners, establishing a new franchise relationship. Under terms of this purchase agreement, Pepper Dining has purchased 95 Chili’s Grill & Bar restaurants located in the Northeastern and mid-Atlantic regions for approximately $155 million. In addition, Pepper Dining has entered into a development agreement to construct 14-38 Chili’s restaurants over the next several years.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
99 Press Release, dated June 27, 2007.
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.
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Date: June 29, 2007 |
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/s/ Douglas H. Brooks |
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Douglas H. Brooks, Chairman of the Board |
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
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EXHIBIT 99
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
Contact: Media Relations |
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(800) 775-7290 |
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL COMPLETES FRANCHISE
TRANSACTION WITH OLYMPUS PARTNERS
DALLAS (June 27, 2007) — Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT), has completed the previously announced transaction with Pepper Dining, Inc., an affiliate of Olympus Partners, establishing a new franchise relationship.
Under terms of this purchase agreement, Pepper Dining, Inc. has purchased 95 Chili’s Grill & Bar® restaurants located in the Northeastern and mid-Atlantic regions for approximately $155 million.
In addition, Pepper Dining has entered into a development agreement to construct 14-38 Chili’s restaurants over the next several years.
Brinker International, Inc. is one of the world’s leading casual dining restaurant companies, serving more than 1 million guests daily. Founded in 1975 and based in Dallas, Texas, Brinker owns or franchises more than 1,750 restaurants in 24 countries and employs more than 120,000. Brinker restaurant brands include Chili’s Grill & Bar, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina and Maggiano’s Little Italy. The company was named one of FORTUNE Magazine’s Most Admired Companies in 2006 and was honored by the magazine as one of the Top 50 Employers for Minorities and the Top 50 Employers for Women. For more information visit http://www.brinker.com.
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