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): | August 9, 2012 |
CKE Restaurants, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 1-11313 and 333-169977 | 33-0602639 |
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of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
6307 Carpinteria Ave., Ste. A, Carpinteria, California | 93013 | |
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: | (805) 745-7500 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On August 9, 2012, CKE Inc., the parent company of CKE Restaurants, Inc., announced that it has determined not to proceed with its previously announced initial public offering at this time. A copy of CKE Inc.’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is being furnished solely for the purposes of Item 8.01 of this Form 8-K:
99.1 Press Release of CKE Inc. issued August 9, 2012
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.
CKE Restaurants, Inc. | ||||
August 13, 2012 | By: |
/s/ Theodore Abajian
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Name: Theodore Abajian | ||||
Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit Index
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99.1
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Press Release of CKE Inc. issued August 9, 2012 |
CKE INC. POSTPONES INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING
CARPINTERIA, California August 9, 2012 CKE Inc. (the Company) announced today that due to market conditions it has determined not to proceed with its previously announced initial public offering of common stock at this time.
About CKE Inc.
CKE Inc. is one of the worlds largest operators and franchisors of quick service restaurants. As
of the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company, through its subsidiaries, had a total
of 3,263 franchised or company-operated restaurants in 42 states and 25 foreign countries primarily
under its Carls Jr.® and Hardees® brands.
Contact:
CKE Inc.
E. Michael Murphy, 805-745-7720
President and Chief Legal Officer
mmurphy@ckr.com