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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): November 16, 2000
IL FORNAIO (AMERICA) CORPORATION
(Exact name of Company as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-29410 94-2766571
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
770 TAMALPAIS DRIVE, SUITE 400
CORTE MADERA, CALIFORNIA 94925
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(415) 945-0500
(Company's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events.
The Company's press release dated December 1, 2000, entitled "Il
Fornaio Announces Stockholder Lawsuit," is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release of the Company dated December 1, 2000.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
IL FORNAIO (AMERICA) CORPORATION
(Company)
Date: December 4, 2000 By: /s/ Peter Hausback
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PETER HAUSBACK
Chief Financial Officer
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