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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): December 12, 2000
EINSTEIN/NOAH BAGEL CORP.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-21097 84-1294908
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File No.) Identification No.)
incorporation)
1687 Cole Boulevard, Golden, Colorado 80401
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(303) 568-8000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changes since last report)
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Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year.
On December 12, 2000, the Board of Directors of the Company determined to
change the Company's fiscal year from the 52/53-week period ending on the last
Sunday in December to the 52/53-week period ending on the Tuesday closest to
January 1. The change will be effective for the 2000 fiscal year, which will
end on January 2, 2001.
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.
Dated: December 22, 2000
EINSTEIN/NOAH BAGEL CORP.
By: /s/ Paul A. Strasen
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Paul A. Strasen
Senior Vice President
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