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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: January 6, 2000
CKE RESTAURANTS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-13192 33-0602639
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification Number)
401 W. Carl Karcher Way, Anaheim, California 92801
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(714) 774-5796
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events
On December 28, 1999 Howard Lester resigned as a director of the
Company. He indicated that as he is nearing age 65 he is scaling back some of
his outside business affiliations.
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.
CKE RESTAURANTS, INC.
/s/ CARL A. STRUNK
Dated: January 6, 2000 ---------------------------------
Carl A. Strunk
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
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