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) January 17, 2002
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Commission File Number: 000-17962
Applebee's International, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 43-1461763
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
4551 W. 107th Street, Suite 100, Overland Park, Kansas 66207
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(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(913) 967-4000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
None
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events
On January 17, 2002 Applebee's International, Inc. (the "Company") issued a
press release entitled "Applebee's International Promotes Steven K. Lumpkin To
Chief Financial Officer Position." The press release is attached below.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Carol DiRaimo,
Director of Investor Relations
(913) 967-4109
Overland Park, Kan., January 17, 2002 -- Applebee's International, Inc.
(Nasdaq:APPB) announced today that Steven K. Lumpkin has been promoted to chief
financial officer of the company. Mr. Lumpkin is currently the company's chief
development officer and has been a member of its senior executive team for seven
years.
In a separate release today, George D. Shadid, the company's current chief
financial officer, was named as chief operating officer. Mr. Shadid and Mr.
Lumpkin will assume their new positions effective March 1, 2002 after
transitioning their current responsibilities.
Lloyd L. Hill, chairman and chief executive officer, said, "Steve Lumpkin's
previous financial experience and background, combined with his broad business
skills and in-depth knowledge of Applebee's make him the perfect executive to
seamlessly assume the role of CFO. He has been an integral part of our senior
executive team and has had a significant impact upon the company's strategic
direction and success throughout his seven years with the company. Steve has
consistently delivered strong results with a commitment to building shareholder
value. He has my complete confidence and the support of our board."
As chief financial officer, Mr. Lumpkin will have responsibility for the
company's finance, accounting and treasury functions, as well as information
technology, legal affairs, investor relations, risk management and corporate
communications.
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Since joining Applebee's International in 1995, Mr. Lumpkin has held a number of
executive positions which have included responsibility for strategic planning,
information technology, restaurant development, purchasing and distribution.
Prior to joining Applebee's, Mr. Lumpkin was a senior executive for five years
with Olsten Kimberly Quality Care, during which time he served as the company's
senior financial and technology officer. Mr. Lumpkin was also a member of the
board of directors of Kimberly Quality Care, the major operating subsidiary of
Olsten Kimberly. Mr. Lumpkin was previously with Price Waterhouse & Co. (a
predecessor to PriceWaterhouseCoopers) as a management consulting partner
serving Fortune 500 clients. Mr. Lumpkin holds a business administration and
accounting degree and is a certified public accountant and certified management
consultant.
Applebee's International, Inc., headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., currently
develops, franchises and operates restaurants under the Applebee's Neighborhood
Grill and Bar brand, the largest casual dining concept in the world. There are
currently 1,392 Applebee's restaurants operating system-wide in 49 states and
eight international countries. Additional information on Applebee's
International can be found at the company's website (www.applebees.com).
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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.
APPLEBEE'S INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: January 17, 2002 By: /s/ George D. Shadid
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George D. Shadid
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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