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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: December 13, 2000
PJ AMERICA, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-21587 61-1308435
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
2300 Resource Drive
Birmingham, Alabama 35242
(Address of principal executive offices)
(205) 981-2800
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events
On December 7, 2000, PJ America, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (the "Company")
announced that it plans to take a pretax charge in its fourth quarter ending
December 31, 2000. This impairment charge is in accordance with FAS121 and is
estimated to be between $8 million to $10 million.
The Company also announced that it anticipates opening approximately six
restaurants in 2001.
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
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99 PJ America, Inc. Press Release dated December 7, 2000
announcing Fourth Quarter Charge and 2001 Development Plans.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
PJ AMERICA, INC.
Date: December 13, 2000 By /s/ D. Ross Davison
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D. Ross Davison
Vice President Administration,
Chief Financial Officer
And Treasurer (Principal
Financial Officer)
