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 4, 2007
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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74-1914582 |
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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)).
On January 4, 2007 the Registrant announced an agreement with Pepper Dining, Inc., an affiliate of Olympus Partners. Under the agreement, Pepper Dining will acquire 89 company-owned Chili’s Grill & Bar restaurants for an undisclosed sum with plans to develop an additional 20-44 new franchised Chili’s locations in areas including Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, New York, Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia.
Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
99 Press Release, dated January 4, 2007.
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: January 4, 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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