UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
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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 8, 2004
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CHEFS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-8513 22-2058515
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number)
62 BROADWAY, POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NEW JERSEY 08742
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(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)
732-295-0350
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
FORM 8-K
March 8, 2004
CHEFS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On March 8, 2004, Chefs International, Inc. issued a press release
announcing that a special committee of its Board of Directors had voted to
reject an offer to purchase the common stock owned by its minority shareholders
at a cash purchase price of $1.75 per share. The text of the press release is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(C) EXHIBITS
99.2 Press Release issued by Chefs International, Inc. on March 8,
2004.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
CHEFS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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(Registrant)
Dated: MARCH 8, 2004 By: /s/Anthony Papalia
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Anthony Papalia, President