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) May 13, 2004
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Commission File Number: 000-17962
Applebee's International, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 43-1461763
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
4551 W. 107th Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66207
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(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(913) 967-4000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
None
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events
On May 13, 2004, Applebee's International, Inc. (the "Company") issued a
press release entitled "Applebee's International Announces Three-for-Two Stock
Split." The press release is attached below.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Carol DiRaimo,
Vice President of Investor Relations
(913) 967-4109
Applebee's International Announces
Three-for-Two Stock Split
Overland Park, Kan., May 13, 2004 -- Applebee's International, Inc.
(Nasdaq:APPB) announced today at its Annual Meeting of Stockholders that it has
declared a three-for-two stock split, to be effected in the form of a 50 percent
stock dividend, payable June 15, 2004. Shareholders of record as of May 28, 2004
will receive one additional share for every two shares held on that date. Cash
will be paid in lieu of fractional shares.
Applebee's International, Inc., headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., develops,
franchises and operates restaurants under the Applebee's Neighborhood Grill &
Bar brand, the largest casual dining concept in the world. There are currently
1,603 Applebee's restaurants operating system-wide in 49 states and nine
international countries. Additional information on Applebee's International can
be found at the company's website (www.applebees.com).
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
APPLEBEE'S INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: May 13, 2004 By: /s/ Steven K. Lumpkin
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Steven K. Lumpkin
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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