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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): September 19, 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 5. Other Events
On September 19, 2000, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court having jurisdiction over
the Einstein/Noah Bagel Corp. (the "Company") Chapter 11 reorganization
proceeding commenced the confirmation hearing for the joint plan of
reorganization proposed by the Company and its majority-owned subsidiary,
Einstein/Noah Bagel Partners, L.P. The court considered various procedural
matters and adjourned the confirmation hearing to November 6, 2000.
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: September 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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