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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) March 12, 1999
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CARMIKE CINEMAS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-11604 58-1469127
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
1301 FIRST AVENUE, COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31901
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (706) 576-3400
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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On March 12, 1999, Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (the "Company") issued a
press release with respect to the resignation of John O. Barwick, III as the
Company's Senior Vice President-Finance. The information contained in such press
release (filed as Exhibit 99 hereto) is being incorporated by reference into
this Report.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(C) EX-99
Press Release dated March 22, 1999.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
CARMIKE CINEMAS, INC.
By: /s/ F. Lee Champion, III
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F. Lee Champion, III
Senior Vice President, General Counsel
DATED: March 22, 1999
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99 Press Release dated March 12, 1999.
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EXHIBIT 99
FOR 1:00PM EST RELEASE
March 12, 1999
CONTACT: Philip A. Smitley
Assistant Vice President and Controller
(706) 576-2836
Janice J. Kuntz/David Reiseman
Fleishman-Hillard, Inc.
(404) 659-4446
CARMIKE CINEMAS ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
COLUMBUS, Georgia -- Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (NYSE:CKE) announced today that John
O. "Butch" Barwick, III, has resigned as Senior Vice President/Finance,
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer. Over his twenty-two years with Carmike,
Mr. Barwick has been instrumental in the Company's evolution into one of the
nation's largest motion picture exhibitors. During this time, the Company grew
from 265 screens in 11 states, to 2,752 screens in 36 states.
"Butch Barwick has made significant contributions to this Company during his
tenure," said Michael Patrick, Carmike's President and CEO. "We wish him well in
his future endeavors."
Barwick stated that the time has come for him to move on from Carmike and focus
on his other business activities. "I have enjoyed my time at Carmike
tremendously," stated Mr. Barwick. "While it is difficult to leave something
that I have been a part of for so long, it is time to take a new direction." Mr.
Barwick also stated that he is pleased to leave the Company in excellent
condition, with a strong balance sheet and well positioned for future growth.
No immediate replacement has been named.
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