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): January 3, 2013
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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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
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Section 5 - Corporate Governance and Management.
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
On January 3, 2013, the Registrant announced the immediate resignations of Ms. Valerie L. Davisson, Executive Vice President and Chief PeopleWorks Officer, and Ian Baines, Senior Vice President of Strategic Innovation.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated January 3, 2013.
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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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. |
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Date: January 3, 2013 |
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/s/ Wyman T. Roberts |
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Wyman T. Roberts, President and |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Media Relations
Brinker International
(800) 775-7290
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT CHANGES
DALLAS (Jan. 3, 2013) - Brinker International (NYSE: EAT) announced today that Valerie Davisson, Executive Vice President and Chief People Works Officer, has resigned effective immediately to pursue other opportunities and that Ian Baines, Senior Vice President of Strategic Innovation, has resigned effective immediately to pursue an opportunity to be announced.
"During her eight-year tenure with Brinker, Valerie was instrumental in bringing extremely talented people into the organization, and I want to thank her for her invaluable contributions," said Doug Brooks, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Brinker International. "We will miss her insights and enthusiasm for the business, and wish her the best in her future endeavors."
"In addition to Ian's oversight of our reimage and construction efforts, he helped institute what will be an enduring process to continue bringing culinary innovation to our guests," said Brooks. "Along with his very talented team, he helped us focus our innovation efforts to capitalize on our core market strengths. We also wish him well."
Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT), is one of the world's leading casual dining restaurant companies, serving more than one million guests daily. Founded in 1975 and based in Dallas, Texas, Brinker owns or franchises 1,585 restaurants under the names Chili's® Grill & Bar (1,540 restaurants) and Maggiano's Little Italy® (45 restaurants). Brinker also holds a minority investment in Romano's Macaroni Grill®. For more information, visit www.brinker.com.
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