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): February 27, 2013
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 1-10275 | 75-1914582 | ||
| (State of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employment Identification No.) |
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:
| ¨ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425). |
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Section 7. Regulation FD.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
The Registrant will hold an analyst and investor meeting on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, in Dallas, Texas starting at 8:00 am CST. This meeting will be broadcast live over the Internet. The Registrant will discuss its current business strategy and future expectations. The subjects to be covered may also include additional forward-looking information. Participants at the meeting may pose questions to management and in response; the Registrant may disclose additional material information. To listen to the meeting live, please go to the Registrant’s website (www.brinker.com) at least fifteen minutes early to register and download and install any necessary audio software. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available shortly after the meeting.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
| 99.1 | Press Release dated February 27, 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.
| BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. | ||||||
| Date: February 27, 2013 |
By: | /s/ Wyman T. Roberts | ||||
| Wyman T. Roberts, Chief Executive Officer and President | ||||||
| and President of Chili’s Grill & Bar | ||||||
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Exhibit 99.1
| Contacts: Stacey Sullivan, Media Relations | Tony Laday, Investor Relations | |||
| (800) 775-7290 | (972) 770-8890 |
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL WEBCASTS TODAY’S ANALYST MEETING
DALLAS—Feb. 27, 2013 - DALLAS (Feb. 27, 2013)—Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT), is hosting its 2013 Analyst Meeting in Dallas today beginning at 8 a.m. CST.
A simulcast of the presentation will be available on the company’s website, www.brinker.com. An online replay of the presentation will be available until May 29, 2013. To access the live simulcast of the presentation, please go to the company’s website at least 15 minutes prior to the presentation to download and install any necessary audio software.
The subjects to be covered may include forward-looking information. Questions may be posed to management by attendees at the meeting, and in response, the company may disclose additional information.
About Brinker International
Brinker International Inc. is one of the world’s leading casual dining restaurant companies. Founded in 1975 and based in Dallas, Texas, Brinker currently owns, operates, or franchises 1,593 restaurants under the names Chili’s® Grill & Bar (1,549 restaurants) and Maggiano’s Little Italy® (44 restaurants). Brinker also holds a minority investment in Romano’s Macaroni Grill®. For more information, visit www.brinker.com.
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