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 11, 2006
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APPLEBEE'S INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
DELAWARE 000-17962 43-1461763
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
4551 W. 107th Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66207
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(Address of principal executive offices) (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 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On May 11, 2006, the stockholders of Applebee's International, Inc.
(the "Company") approved the Company's 2001 Senior Executive Bonus Plan, as
amended (the "Plan"). The Plan was originally approved by the stockholders in
May of 2001. The stockholders re-approved the Plan in order for the Plan to
remain in compliance with section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended (the "Code").
The Plan provides that certain specified officers of the Company may be
awarded cash bonuses by the Executive Compensation Committee of the Company upon
meeting certain specified performance goals as set forth in the Plan. The
performance goals are as set from time-to-time by the Committee and may differ
from employee-to-employee and from award-to-award. The specific performance
goals for an award must be set as required by section 162(m) of the Code.
A copy of the Plan is attached as Exhibit 10.1 hereto and incorporated
herein by reference.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
The stockholders of the Company, at the annual meeting on May 11, 2006,
elected Rogelio Rebolledo as a new member of the board of directors, along with
five existing directors. A copy of the Company's press release announcing the
election of Mr. Rebolledo is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated
herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
10.1 2001 Senior Executive Bonus Plan, as amended.
99.1 Press release dated May 11, 2006.
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.
Date: May 16, 2006
APPLEBEE'S INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By: /s/ Steven K. Lumpkin
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Steven K. Lumpkin
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Exhibit Index
Exhibit Number Description
10.1 2001 Senior Executive Bonus Plan, as amended.
99.1 Press release dated May 11, 2006.