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 26, 2004
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL,
INC.
(Exact name of
registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
1-10275 |
74-1914582 |
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 August 26, 2004, Brinker International, Inc. ("Registrant") announced that Ronald A. McDougall, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Registrant, will resign from the Company's Board of Directors effective November 4, 2004. Douglas H. Brooks, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant, and a member of Registrant's Board of Directors, will become Chairman of the Board of Directors effective November 4, 2004.
Section 9 - Financial Statement and Exhibits.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99 Press Release, dated August 26, 2004.
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: August 30, 2004 |
By: /s/ Douglas H. Brooks |
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Douglas H. Brooks |
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
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EXHIBIT 99
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Louis Adams / Chris Barnes Lynn
Schweinfurth
Media Relations Investor
Relations
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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES CHANGE TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ron
McDougall to step down as Chairman; Doug Brooks to take helm
DALLAS (Aug 26, 2004) - Following today's board meeting, the Board of Directors of Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) announced that Ron McDougall is stepping down from his position as Chairman of the Board of Directors effective November 4. Doug Brooks, President and Chief Executive Officer, will add the role of Chairman to his current responsibilities at that time.
McDougall joined Brinker International in 1983 as Executive Vice President - Marketing and Strategic Development and was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer in 1986. In 1995, he added the title of CEO to his role as President. He has served on the Board since 1983 and as Chairman since 2000.
"Ron McDougall was instrumental in guiding the early development of this company and shaping its multi-concept portfolio and strategy, which has resulted in Brinker International's position as a premier player in casual dining," said Marvin Girouard, Brinker Director. "In his 21-year career at Brinker and his earlier leadership roles with other restaurant brands, Ron has made an indelible mark on the industry and leaves a compelling legacy."
Brooks began his Brinker career as a manager at the original Chili's location in 1978. He served in a variety of leadership positions for Chili's operations before being named president of the brand in 1994. In 1998 he became Brinker's Chief Operating Officer and was named President of Brinker the following year. Brooks was named CEO of the company in January 2004.
"Doug's knowledge of the restaurant business and the keys to brand success are unparalleled," said McDougall. "He is a dynamic motivator and has embodied the Brinker culture during his 26 years on this team. Passing the torch as Chairman to him will be a seamless transition and leaves me bullish on the future of this company."
Based in Dallas, Brinker International either owns, operates, franchises, or is involved in the ownership of more than 1,475 restaurants under the names Chili's Grill & Bar, Romano's Macaroni Grill, Maggiano's Little Italy, On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, Corner Bakery Cafe, Big Bowl Asian Kitchen, and Rockfish Seafood Grill.