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UNITED STATES
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) September 7, 2000
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CKE RESTAURANTS, INC.
(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 No)
401 W. Carl Karcher Way, Anaheim, California 92801
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (714) 774-5796
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On September 7, 2000, the Company announced the resignation of C. Thomas
Thompson, the Company's President and Chief Executive officer. The Company also
announced that Andrew F. Puzder will replace Mr. Thompson as President and Chief
Executive Officer of the Company.
ITEM 7. EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release Dated September 7, 2000
SIGNATURE
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.
CKE Restaurants, Inc.
Date: September 22, 2000 By: /s/ CARL A. STRUNK
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Carl A. Strunk
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
SEQUENTIAL
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99.1 Press Release dated September 7, 2000 3
