UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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0-20574 (Commission File Number) |
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51-0340466 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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26901 Malibu Hills Road |
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Calabasas Hills, California 91301 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: |
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(818) 871-3000 |
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Not Applicable |
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report) |
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
In response to inquiries, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated has given the following comment:
The Cheesecake Factory is widely recognized as a leader in upscale casual dining. From a competitive standpoint, the Company’s results have been among the best in casual dining, even during this challenging macro environment. The Company believes that shareholders recognize this, and appreciate the Board and management’s commitment to the continued healthy and profitable growth of The Cheesecake Factory.
The Cheesecake Factory strives to have an open dialogue with its shareholders and looks forward to talking with Trian in that regard. The Company has had a preliminary conversation with Trian already, and looks forward to continuing that dialogue.
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.
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Date: December 19, 2007 |
THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY INCORPORATED |
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/s/ MICHAEL J. DIXON |
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Michael J. Dixon |
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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