SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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): April 12, 2000
NEBCO EVANS HOLDING COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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DELAWARE 06-1444203
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification
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545 STEAMBOAT ROAD
GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT 06830
(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
(203) 422-3000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On April 12, 2000, AmeriServe Food Distribution, Inc. announced that
it will end distribution services to the Burger King system by July 2000.
Service to Burger King restaurants represented approximately $2.2 billion in
annual revenue to AmeriServe. AmeriServe's current Debtor-in-Possession
financing is not affected by the discontinuation of service.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired.
- - Not Applicable
(b) Pro forma financial information.
- - Not Applicable
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.4 -- Press Release dated April 12, 2000
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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 hereunder duly authorized.
NEBCO EVANS HOLDING COMPANY
By: /s/ Kevin J. Rogan
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Name: Kevin J. Rogan
Title: Vice President and Secretary
Date: April 12, 2000
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
DAVID MARGULIES/JIM LAWRENCE
(214) 368-0909 (800) 710-5292 (PAGER)
AMERISERVE TO EXIT BURGER KING BUSINESS
DIP FINANCING REMAINS IN PLACE
DALLAS (April 12, 2000) - AmeriServe announced today that it will end
distribution services to the Burger King(R) system of quick service restaurants.
Deliveries to approximately 5,800 Burger King restaurants will end in July. The
Burger King business represents approximately $2.2 billion of AmeriServe's
approximate $6.2 billion in annual revenue.
"Burger King has been a valued customer for AmeriServe and this
development recognizes that business conditions change and that all companies
must adapt according to their best interests," said Ron Rittenmeyer, president
and chief executive officer of AmeriServe. "After exiting the Burger King
business, we will still be one of the largest distributors of food and supplies
to the U.S. quick serve restaurant industry," noted Rittenmeyer.
Employment will decrease as AmeriServe discontinues service to Burger
King locations. The company plans to assist displaced employees in seeking other
employment and help them make a smooth transition to new jobs. "These are
capable and hard working individuals that we simply hate to lose. We know they
will be sought after in this tight labor market and we will do what we can to
assist them," said Rittenmeyer.
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Regarding the Debtor in Possession financing, Rittenmeyer noted it
remains in place and is not affected by the exiting of the Burger King system.
In related developments, AmeriServe continues to move forward with the
development of its business plan. The Board of Directors has authorized the
Company to evaluate all strategic alternatives and options.
AmeriServe, headquartered in Addison Texas, a suburb of Dallas, is one
of the nation's largest distributors specializing in chain restaurants, serving
the leading quick serve systems of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Long John
Silver's, and Chick-fil-A.
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