FORM 10-K

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            Washington, D. C.   20549

(Mark One)

[X]              ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                 SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [FEE REQUIRED]

For the fiscal year ended August 31, 19981999
                                             OR

[ ]            TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                  SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [NO FEE REQUIRED]

For the transition period from _________________ to ______________________

Commission file number:  1-8308

                                LUBY'S, CAFETERIAS, INC.
______________________________________________________________________________

             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

         Delaware                                     74-1335253

_________________________                ____________________________________`____________________________________
 (State of Incorporation)                (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2211 Northeast Loop 410
Post Office Box 33069
San Antonio, Texas  78265-3069                    Area Code 210 654-9000
_______________________________________      _______________________________
(Address of principal executive office)      (Registrant's telephone number)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
                                                     Name of exchange on
        Title of Class                                 which registered
        ______________                              ______________________

Common Stock ($.32 par value)                       New York Stock Exchange

Common Stock Purchase Rights                        New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
                                                            ____

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes  X   No
                                        ___      ___

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K.  [ ][X]

The aggregate market value of the shares of Common Stock of the registrant
held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of November 10, 1998,16, 1999, was
approximately $329,676,000$256,515,000 (based upon the assumption that directors and
officers are the only affiliates).

As of November 10, 1998,16, 1999, there were 22,964,47522,420,375 shares of the registrant's
Common Stock outstanding, exclusive of 4,438,5924,982,692 treasury shares.

Portions of the following documentsdocument are incorporated by reference into the
designated parts of this Form 10-K:  annual report to shareholders for the
fiscal year ended August 31, 1998, (in Part II) and proxy statement relating to 19992000 annual
meeting of shareholders (in Part III).

Item 1.  Business.

     Luby's, Inc. (formerly, Luby's Cafeterias, Inc.) was originally
incorporated in Texas in 1959 and was reincorporated in Delaware on December 31,
1991.  The Company's executive offices are at 2211 Northeast Loop 410, P. O.
Box 33069, San Antonio, Texas 78265-3069.

     Luby's, Cafeterias, Inc. was restructured into a holding company on February 1, 1997,
at which time all of the operating assets were transferred to Luby's Restaurants
Limited Partnership, a Texas limited partnership composed of two wholly owned
indirect corporate subsidiaries of the Company.  All cafeteriarestaurant operations are
conducted by the partnership.  Unless the context indicates otherwise, the word
"Company" as used herein includes the partnership and the consolidated corporate
subsidiaries of Luby's, Cafeterias, Inc.

     The Company operates 223226 cafeteria-style restaurants under the name
"Luby's" located in close proximity to retail centers, business developments,
and residential areas in Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi,
Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.  Of the 223226 restaurants
operated by the Company, 133136 are at locations owned by the Company and 90 are on
leased premises.

Strategic Plan

     In August 1998 the Company announced plansbegan implementation of a long-range strategic plan to
closeimprove its operations and enhance its future prospects.  The plan involved the
closing of 14 restaurants overunderperforming units, 12 of which were closed prior to the
next year as partbeginning of its strategic planning efforts.the current fiscal year.  The strategic plan also includes relocating several
restaurants over the next few years, improving current store sales and profits,
creating a more profitable business in markets outside of Texas, building new
restaurants in smaller Texas markets, and building the food-to-go business.  The
Company is testing a variety of initiatives, including expanded beverage and
menu offerings, breakfast, extended hours of operation, and the addition of
drive-thru windows to selected restaurants.

     Management believes there is excellent potential in smaller Texas
communities forThe Company's restaurants constructed prior to 1999 typically contain 9,000
to 10,500 square feet of floor space and seat 250 to 300 guests.  The Company
has redesigned its standard restaurant building to be more contemporary and more
efficient and to appeal to a smaller prototype restaurant.  Awider range of customers.  The new prototype
building, which contains 8,600 square feet of floor space and seats 214 guests,
is beingnow in use at five locations.

     The Company, as part of its strategic plan, has also developed a new
prototype restaurant building for introductionsmaller markets which contains 6,000 square
feet of floor space and seats 170 guests.  One restaurant utilizing the small-
market prototype is in operation, with several more scheduled to open later in
the current fiscal year.

Marketing

     The Company's product strategy is to provide a wide variety of freshly
preparedcooked foods in an attractive and informal environment.  The Company's research
has shown that its products appeal to a broad range of value-oriented consumers
with particular success among families with children, seniors, shoppers, and
business people looking for a quick, healthyhomestyle meal at a reasonable price.

     Prior to 1991During fiscal 1999 the Company relied primarily on customers' word-of-mouth
recommendations and community relations activities to promote its business,
spendingspent approximately .5%2.4% of sales annually on
these efforts.  In 1991 the
Company began developing a new marketing, program.  Based on favorable
results ofincluding radio and television advertising tests, theand product-specific
promotions.  The marketing budget increased tofor fiscal 2000 is approximately two percent of sales.  During fiscal 1998, the
Company ran a series of product-specific promotions, including the Chicken
Lover's Special, Seafarer's Special, and Pasta Fest, which were well-received
by customers and positively impacted customer traffic.  The Company intends to
increase the marketing budget in fiscal 1999 to approximatley two and one-half
percent2.5% of
sales, and to continue expending the majoritywith most of the marketing budget
onamount allocated to radio and television and radio advertising.

Operations

     The Company's operations combine theprovide customers with a wide variety of great
tasting food quality and atmosphere of a
good restaurant with the simplicity and visual food selection of cafeteria
service.served cafeteria-style at reasonable prices.  Food is prepared in
small quantities throughout serving hours, and frequent quality checks are made.
Each cafeteriarestaurant offers a broad and varied menu and normally serves 12 to 14
entrees, 12 to 14 vegetable dishes, 15 to 20 salads, and 18 to 20 desserts.

     The Company's restaurants cater primarily to shoppers and office or store
personnel for lunch and to families for dinner.  The Company's restaurants are
open for lunch and dinner seven days a week.  All of the restaurants sell take-outtake-
out orders, and most of them have separate food-to-go entrances.  Take-
outTake-out
orders accounted for approximately 11 percent12% of sales in fiscal 1998.1999.

     During fiscal 1999 the Company tested the addition of drive-thru windows,
and the results were a resounding success.  By the end of fiscal 1999, 15
restaurants had drive-thrus, and the Company plans to remodel 45 to 50 of the
existing restaurants to include drive-thrus and expanded food-to-go areas.  The
Company believes there is excellent potential for growth in the Company's food-
to-go business.

     Each restaurant is operated as a separate unit under the control of a
manager who has responsibility for day-to-day operations, including food
purchasing, menu
planning and personnel employment and supervision.  Each restaurant manager is
compensated on the basis of his or her restaurant's profits.  Management
believes that granting broad authority to its restaurant managers and
compensating them on the basis of their performance are significant factors in
the profitability of its restaurants.  Of the 223226 senior managers employed by
the Company, 177173 have been with the Company for more than ten years.  Generally,
an individual is employed for a period of seven to eight years before he or she
is considered qualified to become a senior manager.

     In 1999 the Company implemented a centralized purchasing arrangement to
obtain the economies of bulk purchasing and volume pricing for most of the food
products used in the Company's restaurants.  The arrangement involves a prime
vendor for each of the Company's three major market segments.  The Company
believes that alternative sources of supply are readily available in the event
the centralized purchasing arrangement is terminated.

     Each restaurant cooks or prepares substantially all of the food served,
including breads and pastries.  The restaurants prepare food from the same
recipes, with minor variations to suit local tastes, although menus are not
uniform in all of the Company's restaurants on any particular day.  Menus are
prepared to reflect local and seasonal food preferences and to take advantage of
any special food purchasing opportunities.

     The restaurants are not dependent
upon any one supplier, and the Company believes that alternative sources of
supply are readily available.

     Quality control teams, each consisting of experienced cooks and a
supervisor, help to maintain uniform standards of food preparation.  The teams
primarily assist in the training of new personnel during the opening of new
restaurants.  The teams also visit the restaurants periodically and work with
the regular staffs to check adherence to the Company's recipes, train personnel
in new techniques, and evaluate procedures for possible use throughout the
Company.

     The Company conducts a training program comprised of both on-the-job
training and classroom instruction in its training facilities in San Antonio.
The training program is approximately three months in duration.  Management
personnel receive one week of classroom instruction and spend the remaining time
on practical training in operating restaurants.  In order to draw management
trainees from regional talent pools, the Company has set up satellite training
schools in several key restaurants to make on-the-job training more accessible
on a local level.

     As of August 31, 1998,1999, the Company had approximately 12,80014,000 employees,
consisting of 11,91913,070 nonmanagement restaurant personnel; 739800 restaurant
managers, associate managers, and assistant managers; and 142130 executive,
administrative, and clerical personnel.  Employee relations are considered to be
good, and the Company has never had a strike or work stoppage.  The Company is
not subject to any collective bargaining agreements.

Expansion

     During the fiscal year ended August 31, 1998,1999, the Company opened fivefour new
restaurants in Phoenix, Arizona; Clearwater, Florida; Meridian, Mississippi;Tulsa, Oklahoma, and GreenvilleGeorgetown, Houston, and Tyler,Seguin, Texas.  DuringOne
unit in Abilene, Texas, was relocated from a leased location to an owned site.
Ten underperforming units were closed during the 1998 fiscal year the Company closed
five cafeterias in Little Rock, Arkansas; Leavenworth, Kansas; Albuquerque,
New Mexico; Muskogee, Oklahoma; and Dallas, Texas.  There was no net increase
in the number of restaurants for the 1998 fiscal year.

     Since August 31, 1998,1999, the Company has opened athree new restaurant in 
Tulsa, Oklahoma, and has closed seven restaurants in
PhoenixAllen, Plano, and Scottsdale,
Arizona; Wichita, Kansas; Joplin, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico, and
Memphis, Tennessee.Garland, Texas.  During fiscal 19992000, the Company expects to
relocate four restaurants and to open aproximately
sixapproximately 14 new restaurants,
inclusive ofincluding the onethree already opened.  The Company expects
to close approximately 12 restaurants during the 1999 fiscal year, inclusive of
the ones already closed.

     The Company continually evaluates prospective new restaurant sites and
typically has several sites for new restaurants under active consideration at
any given time.  The rate at which new restaurants are opened is governed by the
Company's policy of controlled growth, which takes into account the resources
and capabilities of all departments involved, including real estate,
construction, equipment, and operations.  It has been the Company's experience
that new restaurants generally become profitable within a few months after
opening.

     The costs of opening new restaurants vary widely, depending on whether the
facilities are to be leased or owned, and if owned, on site acquisition and
construction costs.  The Company estimates that in recent years it has cost
$2,500,000 to $2,700,000 to construct, equip, and furnish a new restaurant in a
freestanding building under normal conditions, including land acquisition costs.
The approximate cost to finish out, equip, and furnish a new restaurant in a
leased facility has ranged from $1,200,000 to $1,400,000.  The Company
is
reviewinganticipates that such costs will be slightly higher for its current restaurant designnew large prototype
due to higher real estate costs for prime sites and plans to reduce the size and change
the physical features of the restaurant to make it more appealing to guests.  In
addition, the Company is working on plansapproximately 30% lower for
an even smaller prototype
(approximately 6,000 square feet) to be built in smaller Texas markets.its new small market prototype.

Waterstreet Joint Venture

     In January 1996 the Company announced a joint venture agreement with
Waterstreet, Inc., a seafood restaurant company operating in Corpus Christi,
Fort Worth and San Antonio, Texas.  The agreement provides for the opening of up
to five "Water Street Seafood Company" restaurants during the term of the joint
venture.  ThreeFour restaurants were opened by the joint venture, two of the restaurants are open in Austin, Lewisville, and
San Antonio, Texas.  One of the restaurants which opened in Houston, Texas, waswere
subsequently closed.

Service Marks

     The Company uses several service marks, including "Luby's""Luby's," and believes
that such marks are of material importance to its business.  The Company has
federal service mark registrations for several of such marks.

     The Company is not the sole user of the name "Luby's" in the cafeteriarestaurant
business.  One cafeteriarestaurant using the name "Luby's" and one cafeteriarestaurant using the
name "Pat Luby's" are being operated in two different cities in Texas by two
different owners not affiliated with the Company.  The Company's legal counsel
is of the opinion that the Company has the paramount right to use the name
"Luby's" as a service mark in the cafeteriarestaurant business in the United States and
that such other users can be precluded from expanding their use of the name as a
service mark.

Competition and Other Factors

     The foodservice business is highly competitive, and there are numerous
restaurants and other foodservice operations in each of the markets where the
Company operates.  The quality of the food served, in relation to its price, and
public reputation are important factors in foodservice competition.  Neither the
Company nor any of its competitors has a significant share of the total market
in any area in which the Company competes.  The Company believes
that its principalCompany's primary competitors
are conventionalinclude contemporary family-style and casual dining restaurants, buffets, and
other
cafeterias.quick-service restaurants in the home-meal-replacement category.

     The Company's facilities and food products are subject to state and local
health and sanitation laws.  In addition, the Company's operations are subject
to federal, state, and local regulations with respect to environmental and
safety matters, including regulations concerning air and water pollution and
regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Federal
Occupational Safety and Health Act.  Such laws and regulations, in the Company's
opinion, have not materially affected its operations, although compliance has
resulted in some increased costs.

Forward-lookingForward-Looking Statements

     Certain statements made in this report are forward-looking statementsforward looking regarding cash
flow from operations, restaurant openings, operating margins, capital
requirements, the availability of acceptable real estate locations for new
restaurants, and the Company can give no assurance that the expectations or potential occurrences
reflected in such statements will be realized.  Effortsother matters.  In addition, efforts to close, sell, or improve
operating results of underperforming stores depend on many factors not within
the Company's control such as the negotiation of settlements of existing lease
obligations under acceptable terms, availability of qualified buyers for owned
locations, and customer traffic,traffic.  These forward-looking statements involve risks
and uncertainties and, consequently, could be affected by general business
conditions.conditions, the impact of competition, the success of operating initiatives,
changes in cost and supply of food and labor, the seasonality of the Company's
business, taxes, inflation, and governmental regulations, which could cause
actual results to differ materially from current plans.

Item 2.  Properties.

The Company owns the underlying land and buildings in which 133136 of its
restaurants are located.  In addition, the Company owns several restaurant sites
being held for future development and several properties are held for sale.

     Of the 223226 restaurants operated by the Company, 90 are at locations held
under leases, including 5452 in regional shopping malls.  Most of the leases
provide for a combination of fixed-dollar and percentage rentals.  Most of the
leases require the lessee to pay additional amounts related to property taxes,
hazard insurance, and maintenance of common areas.

     See Notes 5 and 8 of Notes to Financial Statements for information
concerning the Company's lease rental expenses, lease commitments, and
construction commitments.  Of the 90 restaurant leases, the current terms of 3132
expire from 19992000 to 2003, 232004, 25 from 20042005 to 2008,2009, and 3633 thereafter.  Seventy-threeSeventy-two
of the leases can be extended beyond their current terms at the Company's
option.

     A typical restaurant seats 250 to 300 guests and contains 9,000 to 10,500
square feet of floor space.

     Most of the restaurants are located in modern buildings and all are in good
condition.  It is the Company's policy to refurbish and modernize restaurants as
necessary to maintain their appearance and utility.  The equipment in all
restaurants is well maintained.  Several of the Company's restaurant properties
contain excess building space which is rented to tenants unaffiliated with the
Company.

     The towns and cities in which the Company's 223 cafeterias226 restaurants are located are
listed below, with numbers in parentheses indicating the number of units in each
locale:

Arizona (12)
   BaytownChandler (1)
   ChandlerGlendale (1)
   Mesa (2)
   Peoria (1)
   Phoenix (4)
   Surprise (1)
   Tucson (2)

Arkansas (5)
   Fayetteville (1)
   Fort Smith (1)
   Little Rock (2)
   North Little Rock (1)

Florida (7)
   Clearwater (2)
   Pinellas Park (1)
   St. Petersburg (1)
   Sebring (1)
   Tampa (2)

Louisiana (2)
   Bossier City (1)
   Shreveport (1)

Mississippi (2)
   Hattiesburg (1)
   Meridian (1)

Missouri (2)
   Independence (1)
   Kansas City (1)

New Mexico (3)
   Albuquerque (1)
   Las Cruces (1)
   Santa Fe (1)

Oklahoma (9)
   Bartlesville (1)
   Broken Arrow (1)
   Oklahoma City (3)
   Shawnee (1)
   Tulsa (3)

Tennessee (11)
   Franklin (1)
   Memphis (4)
   Morristown (1)
   Murfreesboro (1)
   Nashville (3)
   Oak Ridge (1)

Texas (173)
   Abilene (2)
   Allen (1)
   Amarillo (2)
   Arlington (3)
   Austin (7)
   Baytown (1)
   Beaumont (1)
   Glendale (1)                        Bedford (1)
   Mesa (2)                            Bellmead (1)
   Peoria (1)
   Brownsville (2)
   Phoenix (4)                         Bryan/College Station (2)
   SurpriseBryan (1)
   Carrollton (1)
   Tucson (2)College Station (1)
   Conroe (1)
   Corpus Christi (4)
   Dallas (11)
   Arkansas (6)                           Deer Park (1)
   Fayetteville (1)
   Del Rio (1)
   Fort Smith (1)                      Denton (1)
   Hot Springs (1)
   DeSoto (1)
   Little Rock (2)                     Duncanville (1)
   North Little Rock (1)
   El Paso (5)
   Fort Worth (8)
   Florida (7)                            Galveston (1)
   ClearwaterGarland (2)
   Garland (1)
   Pinellas ParkGeorgetown (1)
   Grand Prairie (1)
   St. Petersburg (1)                  Grapevine (1)
   Sebring (1)
   Greenville (1)
   Tampa (2)                           Harlingen (2)
   Houston (31)
Kansas (1)(32)
   Humble (1)
   Mission (1)
   Irving/Las Colinas (2)
   Jacinto City (1)
   Kerrville (1)
   Louisiana (2)                          Killeen (1)
   Bossier City (1)                    Kingwood (1)
   Shreveport (1)
   Lake Jackson (1)
   Laredo (2)
   Mississippi (2)                        Lewisville (1)
   Hattiesburg (1)                     Longview (1)
   Meridian (1)
   Lubbock (1)
   Lufkin (1)
   Missouri (3)                           McAllen (3)
   Independence (1)                    McKinney (1)
   Kansas City (2)
   Mesquite (3)
   Midland (1)
   Mission (1)
   New Mexico (3)                         New Braunfels (1)
   Albuquerque (1)
   North Richland Hills (1)
   Las Cruces (1)                      Odessa (1)
   Santa Fe (1)
   Orange (1)
   Pasadena (1)
   Oklahoma (9)                           Pharr (1)
   Bartlesville (1)                    Plano (2)
   Broken Arrow (1)(3)
   Port Arthur (2)
   Oklahoma City (3)                   Richardson (1)
   Shawnee (1)
   Rosenberg (1)
   Tulsa (3)
   Round Rock (1)
   San Angelo (1)
   Tennessee (11)                         San Antonio (21)
   Franklin (1)                        San Marcos (1)
   Memphis (4)Seguin (1)
   Sherman (1)
   Morristown (1)                      Stafford (1)
   Murfreesboro (1)
   Sugar Land (1)
   Nashville (3)                       Temple (1)
   Oak Ridge (1)
   Texarkana (1)
   The Woodlands (1)
   Texas (167)                            Tomball (1)
   Abilene (2)                         Tyler (3)
   Amarillo (2)                        Victoria (1)
   Arlington (3)                       Waco (1)
   Austin (7)                          Weslaco(1)Weslaco (1)

     The Company's corporate offices are located in a building owned by the
Company containing approximately 40,000 square feet of office space.  The
Company utilizes the space for its executive offices and related facilitiesfacilities.

     The Company maintains public liability insurance and property damage
insurance on its properties in amounts which management believes to be adequate.

Item 3.  Legal Proceedings.

     The Company is from time to time subject to pending claims and lawsuits
arising in the ordinary course of business.  In the opinion of management, the
ultimate resolution of such claims and lawsuits will not have a material adverse
effect on the Company's operations or consolidated financial positionposition. There are
no material legal proceedings to which any director, officer, or affiliate of
the Company, or any associate of any such director or officer, is a party, or
has a material interest, adverse to the Company.

Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

     No matter was submitted during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended
August 31, 1998,1999, to a vote of security holders of the Company.

Item 4A.  Executive Officers of the Registrant.

     Certain information is set forth below concerning the executive officers
of the Company, each of whom has been elected to serve until the 19992000 annual
meeting of shareholders and until his or her successor is duly elected and
qualified.

                          Served as
                           Officer       Positions with Company and
Name                        Since    Principal Occupation Last Five Years  Age
________________________  ________   ____________________________________  ___

David B. Daviss            1997       Chairman of the Board (since Oct.    6263
                                      1997); Acting Chief Executive
                                      Officer (May-Oct. 1997); Director
                                      since 1984; Chairman of the
                                      Executive Committee and member of
                                      the Corporate Governance Committee;
                                      investor.

Barry J.C. Parker          1997       President, Chief Executive Officer,  5152
                                      and Director (since Oct. 1997);
                                      member of the Executive Committee;
                                      Chairman of the Board, President,
                                      and Chief Executive Officer of
                                      County Seat Stores, Inc. (1989-1996);
                                      principal of Hoak Capital Corp.Corporation
                                      (1997).

Laura M. Bishop            1995       Senior Vice President and Chief       3738
                                      Financial Officer (since Jan. 1997);
                                      Vice President-Finance (1996); Vice
                                      President-Financial Planning (1995);
                                      Director of Financial Planning
                                      (1993-1995); Director of Internal
                                      Audit (1992-1993).

Robert P. Burke            1996       Senior Vice President-Marketing       4950
                                      (since Jan. 1997); Vice President-
                                      Marketing (1996); Vice President of
                                      Sales and Marketing, Pace Foods/
                                      Campbell Soup Company prior to 1996.

Alan M. Davis              1998       Senior Vice President-Real Estate     4647
                                      Development (since May 1988); Vice
                                      President of Real Estate, Boston
                                      Chicken, Inc. and Boston Chicken
                                      Real Estate Investments, Inc.
                                      prior to May 1998.

Boston Chicken,
                                      Inc. filed a petition for reorgani-
                                      zation under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
                                      Bankruptcy Code in October 1998.

Sue Elliott                1998       Senior Vice President-Human           4849
                                      Resources (since May 1998); Vice
                                      President of Friday's Hospitality
                                      prior to May 1998.

Raymond C. Gabrysch        1988       Senior Vice President-Operations      4748
                                      (since Sept. 1997); Senior Vice
                                      President-Human Resources (Jan.-
                                      Aug. 1997); Vice President-Human
                                      Resources (1996); Area Vice
                                      President prior to 1996.

Clyde C. Hays III          1985       Senior Vice President-Operations      4748
                                      (since Jan. 1996); Vice President-
                                      Operations prior to 1996.

James R. Hale              1980       Secretary; Member of law firm of      6970
                                      Cauthorn Hale Hornberger Fuller
                                      Sheehan & Becker Incorporated.

                                  PART II

Item 5.   Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder
          Matters.

Stock Prices and Dividends

The Company's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under
the symbol LUB.  The following table sets forth, for the last two fiscal
years, the high and low sales prices on the New York Stock Exchange from the
consolidated transaction reporting system and the per share cash dividends
declared on the common stock.

      Fiscal Quarters                              Quarterly
      Ended                High        Low      Cash Dividend
      _________________   ______      ______    ______________

      November 30, 1996   $24.38      $20.751997   $21.38      $18.88         $.20
      February 28, 1997    22.88       19.88          .20
      May 31, 1997         20.63       17.63          .20
      August 31, 1997      20.63       18.81          .20
      November 30, 1997    21.38       18.88          .20
      February 28, 1998    19.69       16.00          .20
      May 31, 1998         19.50       17.13          .20
      August 31, 1998      18.94       15.25          .20
      November 30, 1998    16.25       13.38          .20
      February 28, 1999    16.00       13.59          .20
      May 31, 1999         18.63       13.50          .20
      August 31, 1999      17.13       13.31          .20

     As of September 11, 1998,10, 1999, there were approximately 5,0364,690 record holders
of the Company's common stock.

Item 6.  Selected Financial Data.

Five YearFive-Year Summary of Operations
(Thousands of dollars except per share data)
Years ended August 31,
1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ Sales $501,493 $508,871 $495,446 $450,128 $419,024 $390,692 Costs and expenses: Cost of food 122,418 129,126 121,287 110,008 103,611 98,223 Payroll and related costs 154,817 155,152 146,940 124,333 113,952 104,543 Occupancy and other operating expenses 155,828 154,501 150,638 132,595 123,907 113,546 General and administrative expenses 22,031 22,061 19,451 20,217 18,672 15,330 Provision for asset impairments and store closings - 36,852 12,432 - - - ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ 455,094 497,692 450,748 387,153 360,142 331,642 ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ Income from operations 46,399 11,179 44,698 62,975 58,882 59,050________ ________ ________ ________ ________ Other income (expenses): Interest expense (4,761) (5,078) (4,037) (2,130) (1,749) - Interest and other 1,846 1,778 2,001 1,697 1,805 1,385 ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ (2,915) (3,300) (2,036) (433) 56 1,385 ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ Income before income taxes and accounting change43,484 7,879 42,662 62,542 58,938 60,435 Provision for income taxes 14,871 2,798 14,215 23,334 21,923 22,663 ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ Income before accounting change 5,081 28,447 39,208 37,015 37,772 Cumulative effect of change in accounting for income taxes - - - - 1,563 ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ Net income (a)$ 28,613 $ 5,081 $ 28,447 $ 39,208 $ 37,015 ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ Net income per common share - basic $ 39,335 Income per share before accounting change1.27 $ 0.22 $ 1.22 $ 1.66 $ 1.55 $ 1.45 Net income per common share - basic $ 0.22 $ 1.22 $ 1.66 $ 1.55 $ 1.51________ ________ ________ ________ ________ Net income per common share - assuming dilution $ 1.26 $ 0.22 $ 1.21 $ 1.64 $ 1.53 $ 1.49________ ________ ________ ________ ________ Cash dividend declared per common share $ .80 $ .80 $ .80 $ .74 $ .68 $ .62________ ________ ________ ________ ________ At year-end: Total assets $346,025 $339,041 $368,778 $335,290 $312,380 $289,668 Long-term debt $ 78,000 $ 73,000 $ 84,000 $ 41,000 $ - $ - Number of cafeterias 223 229 229 204 187 176 (a) Net income in 1994 includes the cumulative effect of change in accounting for income taxes of $1,563, or $.06 per share.
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Liquidity and Capital Resources During the last three years the Company has funded all capital expenditures from internally generated funds, cash equivalents, and long-term debt. Capital expenditures for fiscal 19981999 were $26,015,000,$38,699,000, a 58% decrease49% increase from fiscal 1997. This decrease1998. The increase in fiscal 1999 resulted in part from the opening of four new restaurants and six restaurants under construction at August 31, 1999, as compared to the opening of five new restaurants in fiscal 1998 as compared to 29 in fiscal 1997, which included two relocations. Fiscal 1997 capital expenditures included the purchase of 20 locations from Triangle FoodService Corporation, formerly Wyatt Cafeterias, Inc., for approximately $14 million in cash. After additional capital expenditures of approximately $5 million to repair and refurbish these units, 15one restaurant under construction at August 31, 1998. As part of the 20 locations were opened as "Luby's" and areCompany's strategic initiative to expand into smaller Texas markets, included in the 29 openingsfour new restaurants in fiscal 1997.1999 is the Company's first small prototype restaurant. Fiscal 1999 capital expenditures also included approximately $7 million relating to other strategic initiatives, primarily food-to-go expansions in several restaurants and new self-service drink stations and condiment stands in all restaurants. In addition, during fiscal 19981999 the Company purchased one siteten sites as land held for future use compared to eightone in fiscal 1997. The Company also spent approximately $5 million1998. Capital expenditures for fiscal 2000 are expected to upgrade the restaurant information systems during fiscal 1998.approximate $60 million. Plans for fiscal 19992000 include the opening of approximately six14 new restaurants and the relocation of four restaurants - four14 on sites owned by the Company and twofour on land held under long-term ground leases. The Company also expects fiscal 1999 capital expenditures to include approximately $12 million related to strategic initiatives, including food-to-go expansions, new self-service drink stations, and 10 to 15 remodels with updated design features. In addition, as part of its strategic initiative to expand into smaller Texas markets, planned expenditures for fiscal 1999 include approximately $5 million for the opening of the first location by the end of the fiscal year and the purchase of several other land sites for fiscal 2000 openings. The Company anticipates that proceeds from property held for sale will partially offset future capital requirements. As part of a joint venture agreement with Waterstreet, Inc. signed in January 1996, the Company opened two seafood restaurants in fiscal 1998. During fiscal 1998, the company closed one seafood restaurant which was opened the prior year. No seafood restaurants are planned to open in fiscal 1999. These "Water Street Seafood Company" restaurants are leased by the joint venture from the Company and operated by Waterstreet, Inc. As of August 31, 1998,1999, the Company owned threefive undeveloped restaurant sites, and several land site acquisitions were in varying stages of negotiation. As a resultpart of more new store openings planned for next year, the Company expects an increase in totalCompany's strategic plan, fiscal 2000 capital expenditures for fiscal 1999.also include approximately $16 million related to food-to-go expansions with the addition of drive-thrus and 10 to 15 remodels that will incorporate the Company's new updated design features. Construction costs for new restaurants, food-to-go expansions, and remodels are expected to be funded by cash flow from operations cash currentlyand long-term debt. The Company also anticipates that proceeds from property held in cash equivalent investments, and long- term debt.for sale will partially offset future capital requirements. The Company generated cash from operations of $47,957,000$55,274,000 in fiscal 1998.1999. The Company had $73,000,000$78,000,000 outstanding at August 31, 1998,1999, under a $125,000,000 credit facility with a syndication of four banks. At August 31, 1998,1999, the Company had a working capital deficit of $32,324,000$39,748,000 which compares to the prior year's working capital deficit of $29,711,000.$32,324,000. The working capital position declined slightly during fiscal 19981999 due primarily to the decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $2,670,000.$3,474,000 and the increase in accounts payable of $7,204,000, partially offset by the decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities. The Company typically carries current liabilities in excess of current assets because cash generated from operating activities is reinvested in capital expenditures. The Board of Directors authorized the purchase in the open market of up to 1,000,000 shares of the Company's outstanding common stock through December 31, 1998. During fiscal 1999 the Company purchased 850,300 shares of its common stock at a cost of $12,919,000, which are being held as treasury stock. The Company believes that funds generated from operations and short-term or long-term financing from external sources, which can be obtained on terms acceptable to the Company, are adequate for its foreseeable needs. Results of Operations Fiscal 1999 Compared to Fiscal 1998 Sales decreased $7,378,000, or 1%, due to the closing of ten restaurants in fiscal 1999 and five restaurants in fiscal 1998. This decrease was partially offset by the opening of four new restaurants during fiscal 1999 and five during fiscal 1998. The average sales volume for all restaurants that were open in both years increased slightly to $2,255,000 in fiscal 1999 from $2,253,000 in fiscal 1998. Cost of food decreased $6,708,000, or 5%, due primarily to the savings associated with the consolidation of our purchasing under a prime vendor program and the decline in sales. As a percentage of sales, food costs were lower versus the prior year due to various additional factors including increased drink sales from new self-serve drink counters and other sales mix changes, the impact of a new manager compensation plan which provides more of an incentive to improve margins at all sales volumes, and certain menu price increases. Although total sales declined, payroll and related costs remained fairly flat due to higher hourly wage rates related to tight labor markets for entry-level employees. Occupancy and other operating expenses increased $1,327,000, or 1%, due to an increase in advertising expenditures, higher food-to-go packaging costs, and higher costs associated with the rollout of a new uniform program for all hourly employees. This increase was partially offset by fewer restaurants and lower depreciation expense associated with store closings and asset impairments. General and administrative expenses declined slightly due to the recording of a lump sum severance agreement and professional fees associated with the company's strategic plan recorded in the prior year which were offset by higher corporate salaries and benefits associated with the addition of new positions to support the implementation of the Company's strategic plan and costs relating to increased recruiting and training efforts for store management in the current year. As part of its strategic planning efforts, the Company completed an assessment of underperforming restaurants and recorded a $36.9 million pretax charge during the fourth quarter of fiscal 1998 for stores to be closed, relocated, or impaired. As of August 31, 1999, the Company had closed 12 of the 14 restaurants designated for closure in 1998 and had relocated one of the 16 restaurants designated for relocation. Plans for the closing and relocation of the remaining restaurants are in different stages of negotiation and planning. At August 31, 1999 and 1998, the Company had a reserve for store closings of $5.1 million and $6.2 million, respectively, for settlement of lease obligations, professional fees, severance costs, and other costs related to the closings of restaurants. During 1999 and 1998 the Company charged $830,000 and $664,000, respectively, against these reserves for settlement of lease obligations, severance costs, and professional fees. Additionally, the Company reduced its liability by $275,000 in 1999, which is included in other income, as a result of a favorable change in management's estimate of lease settlement costs. See further discussion in Note 2 of the Consolidated Financial Statements. Interest expense of $4,761,000 for fiscal 1999 was incurred in conjunction with borrowings under the credit facility and is net of $409,000 capitalized on qualifying properties. The decrease from fiscal 1998 of $317,000, or 6%, was due primarily to higher capitalized interest on qualifying properties as a result of more construction in the current period. The average borrowing rate was also slightly lower in fiscal 1999. The provision for income taxes increased $12,073,000 due to higher income before income taxes. The Company's effective income tax rate decreased from 35.5% in fiscal 1998 to 34.2% in fiscal 1999 due primarily to higher than expected tax credits. The Company anticipates that the effective tax rate for fiscal 2000 will be approximately 35%. Fiscal 1998 Compared to Fiscal 1997 Sales increased $13,425,000, or 3%, due to the addition of five new restaurants in fiscal 1998 and 27 restaurants in fiscal 1997. This increase was partially offset by the closing of two restaurants on August 31, 1997, and three others during fiscal 1998. The average sales volume for all restaurants that were open in both years increased slightly to $2,250,000 in fiscal 1998 from $2,244,000 in fiscal 1997. The same-store customer counts were down by 1% but were offset by higher average tray revenues. Cost of food increased $7,839,000, or 6%, due primarily to the increase in sales, new menu item testing, and higher fish and other commodity prices overall. Payroll and related costs increased $8,212,000, or 6%, due primarily to the increase in sales and the higher Federalfederal minimum wage which increased first on October 1, 1996, and again on September 1, 1997. Occupancy and other operating expenses increased $3,863,000, or 3%, due primarily to the increase in sales and the opening of five new restaurants. This increase was partially offset by lower managers' salaries, which are based on the profitability of the restaurants. General and administrative expenses increased $2,610,000, or 13%, due primarily to higher legal and professional fees associated with the Company's strategic planning project. In addition, fiscal 1998 included a higher provision for bonuses since none were incurred in fiscal 1997 and a higher Company contribution to the profit sharing plan. As part of its strategic planning efforts, the Company completed an assessment of underperforming restaurants and recorded a $36.9 million pretax charge during the fourth quarter of fiscal 1998. The charge included $14.7 million for the closing of 14 underperforming restaurants, $10.7 million for the write-down of 16 restaurants which will be relocated to optimize their market potential, and $11.4 million for the write-down of certain restaurant properties which the Company plans to continue to operate. Additionally, the Company revised its estimate of the net realizable value of surplus properties which the Company plans to sell resulting in an additional write-down of $0.1 million. The charge for the closing of the 14 underperforming restaurants and the restaurants to be relocated related to the write-down of property and equipment to net realizable value, costs to settle lease obligations, and severance costs. As of August 31, 1998, two of the 14 restaurants were closed, and the remaining restaurants are planned for closure during fiscal 1999. Interest expense of $5,078,000 for fiscal 1998 was incurred in conjunction with borrowings under the credit facility and is net of $276,000 capitalized on qualifying properties. The increase over fiscal 1997 of $1,041,000, or 26%, was due primarily to lower capitalized interest on qualifying properties as a result of less construction in the current period. The average borrowing rate was also slightly higher in fiscal 1998. The provision for income taxes decreased $11,417,000, or 80%, due to lower income before income taxes. The Company's effective income tax rate increased from 33.3% in fiscal 1997 to 35.5% in fiscal 1998. The fiscal 1997 rate was low due to a nonrecurring decrease in the deferred tax liability resulting from a lower expected state tax rate. The Company anticipates that the effective tax rate for fiscal 1999 will approximate the rate during fiscal 1998. Fiscal 1997 Compared to Fiscal 1996 Sales increased $45,318,000, or 10%, due to the addition of 27 new restaurants in fiscal 1997 and 18 restaurants in fiscal 1996. The average sales volume of restaurants opened over one year decreased to $2,264,000 in fiscal 1997 from $2,332,000 in fiscal 1996 due primarily to a negative trend in customer counts. This trend was a result of intense competition in the restaurant industry and sales transfer from our established restaurants caused by the significant number of fiscal 1997 and 1996 openings in our existing markets. The impact of the same-store customer count decline was partially offset by a 3.5% increase in average tray revenues. The Company implemented a price increase on September 15, 1996, to help offset the pressure on profit margins from the increase in the Federal minimum wage. Cost of food increased $11,279,000, or 10%, due primarily to the increase in sales. Payroll and related costs increased $22,607,000, or 18%, due primarily to the increase in sales, the increase in the Federal minimum wage which became effective October 1, 1996, and higher wage costs associated with increased expansion over the prior year. Although a price increase was implemented to help offset higher wage rates, the decline in same-store sales experienced during fiscal 1997 resulted in significant pressure on labor costs. Occupancy and other operating expenses increased $18,043,000, or 14%, due primarily to the increase in sales and the opening of 27 new restaurants. Preopening expenses and start-up costs, which are expensed as incurred, totaled approximately $3 million for new openings in fiscal 1997. The decline in same- store sales caused fixed costs within this expense category to increase as a percent of sales. However, managers' salaries, which are based on the profitability of the restaurants, decreased as a percent of sales due to lower store profits. General and administrative expenses decreased $766,000, or 4%. As a result of lower earnings, the Company's contribution to the profit sharing plan totaled $1.5 million, or $3.6 million less than fiscal 1996. This decrease was partially offset by retirement costs, executive search firm fees, and higher legal and professional fees associated with the Company's restructuring into a holding company. In addition, manager trainee salaries and moving expenses were higher than fiscal 1996 due to the increased expansion. During fiscal 1997 the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards No. 121 (FAS 121), "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of," and recorded a $12.4 million pretax charge during the fourth quarter. The charge included $4.6 million for the closing of four restaurants, $3 million for the write-down of certain cafeteria properties which the Company plans to continue to operate, the write-down of $2.1 million for surplus properties the Company plans to sell, $1.4 million for the write-down of computer hardware, and $1.3 million for various other charges. Interest expense of $4,037,000 for fiscal 1997 was incurred in conjunction with borrowings under the credit facility and is net of $1,029,000 capitalized on qualifying properties. The increase over fiscal 1996 of $1,907,000, or 86%, was due to higher average outstanding borrowings relating to the increase in expansion during fiscal 1997 and the purchase of treasury stock. The provision for income taxes decreased $9,119,000, or 39%, due to lower income before income taxes and lower state taxes resulting from the Company's restructuring into a holding company. The Company's effective income tax rate decreased from 37.3% in fiscal 1996 to 33.3% in fiscal 1997. A portion of the decline in the provision for income taxes in fiscal 1997 was nonrecurring since it resulted from lowering the deferred tax liability based on a lower expected state tax rate. Inflation The Company's policy is to maintain stable menu prices without regard to seasonal variations in food costs. General increases in costs of food, wages, supplies, and services make it necessary for the Company to increase its menu prices from time to time. To the extent prevailing market conditions allow, the Company intends to adjust menu prices to maintain profit margins. The Year 2000 SomeDuring 1998 the Company, in the ordinary course of business, decided to migrate its information technology from internally developed systems to commercially available products. This decision was made for a variety of business reasons, and the new systems are designed to provide the infrastructure to support corporate and restaurant-based systems. The newly implemented systems are Year 2000 compliant. The transition to the new technology was completed in January 1999. The Company believes the Year 2000 will not pose significant operational problems for its computer systems. The cost of the Company's older computer programs were written using two digits rather than four to define the applicable year. As a result, those computer programs have time-sensitive software that recognizes a date using "00" as the year 1900 rather than the year 2000. This could cause a system failure or miscalculations causing disruptions of operations, including, among other things, a temporary inability to process transactions, code invoices, or engage in similar normal business activities. The Company does not expect that the year 2000 issue will materially affect future financial results. The Company has formed a Year 2000 committee and has developed a plan to inventory critical systems and replace or develop solutions to those systems that are found to have date-related deficiencies. The completion of the solution phaseproject is estimated to be prior$200,000, primarily for services and costs of updating some existing software. The Company has established a committee which initiated communications with various third parties with which it has significant relationships to determine their readiness with respect to the Year 2000 issue. These third parties include food and paper distributors, banks, and other entities. Based on responses received from these third parties, it appears that the Year 2000 issues are being addressed. The Company has not been informed of significant Year 2000 issues by third parties with which it has material relationships. The Company intends to continue communications and monitor Year 2000 concerns that might develop. The Company has obtained assurances that our primary food and paper distributors will have ample stock on hand should any anticipated impactsecondary distributors experience unanticipated Year 2000 issues. Based on our systems. Thefindings and discussions with all significant vendors, the Company believes the likelihood is also surveying suppliersremote that its vendors have not fully addressed the Year 2000 issues. However, despite the Company's diligent preparation, some of its vendors may fail to perform effectively or may fail to timely or completely deliver products or services. In those circumstances, the Company expects to be able to conduct normal business operations and customers to determinebe able to obtain necessary products from alternative vendors; however, there would be some disruption which could have an adverse effect on the statusCompany's consolidated financial position, results of their year 2000 compliance programs.operations, and cash flows. Forward-Looking Statements Except for the historical information contained in this annual report, certain statements made herein are forward looking regarding cash flow from operations, restaurant openings, operating margins, capital requirements, the availability of acceptable real estate locations for new restaurants, and other matters. In addition, efforts to close, sell, or improve operating results of underperforming stores depend on many factors not within the Company's control such as the negotiation of settlements of existing lease obligations under acceptable terms, availability of qualified buyers for owned locations, and customer traffic. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and, consequently, could be affected by general business conditions, the impact of competition, the success of operating initiatives, changes in cost and supply of food and labor, the seasonality of the Company's business, taxes, inflation, and governmental regulations, which could cause actual results to differ materially from current plans. Management does not expect to update such forward-looking statements continually as conditions change, and readers should consider that such statements pertain only to the date hereof. Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. See information in Item 8 of Part II of this Report appearing in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements under the caption "Interest-Rate Swap Agreements" in Note 1 and in Note 4. Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. LUBY'S, CAFETERIAS, INC. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Years Ended August 31, 1999, 1998, 1997, and 19961997 with Report of Independent Auditors Report of Independent Auditors The Board of Directors and Shareholders Luby's, Cafeterias, Inc. and Subsidiaries We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Luby's, Cafeterias, Inc. and Subsidiaries at August 31, 19981999 and 1997,1998, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended August 31, 1998.1999. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Luby's, Cafeterias, Inc. and Subsidiaries at August 31, 19981999 and 1997,1998, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended August 31, 1998,1999, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, in fiscal 1997 the Company changed its method of accounting for the impairment of long-lived assets and for long-lived assets to be disposed of. ERNST & YOUNG LLP San Antonio, Texas October 5, 1998 1999 Luby's, Cafeterias, Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheets August 31, 1999 1998 1997 ________ _______ (Thousands of dollars) Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,760286 $ 6,4303,760 Trade accounts and other receivables 584 704 510 Food and supply inventories 3,686 5,072 4,507 Prepaid expenses 4,552 4,375 3,586 Deferred income taxes 956 1,201 937 ________ ________ Total current assets 10,064 15,112 15,970 Property held for sale 12,322 17,340 12,680 Investments and other assets - at cost:assets: Land held for future use 1,5823,739 1,582 Other assets 5,482 6,410 4,529 ________ ________ Total investments and other assets 9,221 7,992 6,111 Property, plant, and equipment - at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization 314,418 298,597 334,017 ________ ________ Total assets $346,025 $339,041 $368,778 ________ ________ Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable - trade$ 19,686 $ 12,482 $ 13,584 Dividends payable 4,484 4,654 4,653 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 25,260 28,231 25,038 Income taxes payable 382 2,069 2,406 ________ ________ Total current liabilities 49,812 47,436 45,681 Long-term debt 78,000 73,000 84,000 Deferred income taxes and other credits 9,942 7,019 19,018 Reserve for store closings 5,067 6,172 1,239 Commitments and contingencies - - Shareholders' equity: Common stock, $.32 par value; authorized 100,000,000 shares, issued 27,403,067 shares 8,769 8,769 Paid-in capital 27,096 27,012 26,945 Retained earnings 273,165 262,540 276,140 Less cost of treasury stock, 4,982,692 shares in 1999 and 4,132,392 shares in 1998 and 4,136,693 shares in 1997(105,826) (92,907) (93,014) ________ ________ Total shareholders' equity 203,204 205,414 218,840 ________ ________ Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $346,025 $339,041 $368,778 ________ ________ See accompanying notes. Luby's, Cafeterias, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Income Years Ended August 31, 1999 1998 1997 1996 ________ ________ ________ (Thousands of dollars except per share data) Sales $501,493 $508,871 $495,446 $450,128 Costs and expenses: Cost of food 122,418 129,126 121,287 110,008 Payroll and related costs 154,817 155,152 146,940 124,333 Occupancy and other operating expenses 155,828 154,501 150,638 132,595 General and administrative expenses 22,031 22,061 19,451 20,217 Provision for asset impairments and store closings - 36,852 12,432 - ________ ________ ________ 455,094 497,692 450,748 387,153 ________ ________ ________ Income from operations 46,399 11,179 44,698 62,975 Interest expense (4,761) (5,078) (4,037) (2,130) Other income, net 1,846 1,778 2,001 1,697 ________ ________ ________ Income before income taxes 43,484 7,879 42,662 62,542 Provision (benefit) for income taxes: Current 11,558 15,515 17,616 20,940 Deferred 3,313 (12,717) (3,401) 2,394 ________ ________ ________ 14,871 2,798 14,215 23,334 ________ ________ ________ Net income $ 28,613 $ 5,081 $ 28,447 $ 39,208 ________ ________ ________ Net income per share - basic $ 1.27 $ 0.22 $ 1.22 $ 1.66 ________ ________ ________ Net income per share - assuming dilution $ 1.26 $ 0.22 $ 1.21 $ 1.64 ________ ________ ________ See accompanying notes. Luby's, Cafeterias, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity
Common Stock Total Issued Treasury Paid-In Retained Shareholders' Shares Amount Shares Amount Capital Earnings Equity __________________________________________________________________________________________ (Amounts in thousands except per share data) Balance at August 31, 19951996 27,403 $8,769 (4,090) $(91,983)(3,426) $ (77,415) $26,945 $248,973 $192,704 Net income for the year - - - - - 39,208 39,208 Common stock issued under employee bene- fit plans, net of shares tendered in partial payment and including tax benefits - - 916 20,565 - (3,218) 17,347 Cash dividends, $.74 per share - - - - - (17,589) (17,589) Purchases of treasury stock - - (252) (5,997) - - (5,997) ______ ______ ______ _______ _______ _______ _______ Balance at August 31, 1996 27,403 8,769 (3,426) (77,415) 26,945 267,374 225,673$267,374 $225,673 Net income for the year - - - - - 28,447 28,447 Common stock issued under employee bene- fit plans, net of shares tendered in partial payment and including tax benefits - - 186 4,319 - (1,027) 3,292 Cash dividends, $.80 per share - - - - - (18,654) (18,654) Purchases of treasury stock - - (897) (19,918) - - (19,918) ______ ______ ______ _______ _______ _______ _______ Balance at August 31, 1997 27,403 8,769 (4,137) (93,014) 26,945 276,140 218,840 Net income for the year - - - - - 5,081 5,081 Common stock issued under employee bene- fit plans, net of shares tendered in partial payment and including tax benefits - - 5 107 67 (65) 109 Cash dividends, $.80 per share - - - - - (18,616) (18,616) ______ ______ ______ _______ _______ _______ _______ Balance at August 31, 1998 27,403 8,769 (4,132) (92,907) 27,012 262,540 205,414 Net income for the year - - - - - 28,613 28,613 Common stock issued under employee bene- fit plans, net of shares tendered in partial payment and including tax benefits - - - - 84 - 84 Cash dividends, $.80 per share - - - - - (17,988) (17,988) Purchases of treasury stock - - (851) (12,919) - - (12,919) ______ ______ ______ _______ _______ ________ ________ Balance at August 31, 1999 27,403 $8,769 (4,132) $(92,907) $27,012 $262,540 $205,414(4,983) $(105,826) $27,096 $273,165 $203,204 ______ ______ ______ _______ _______ ________ ________ See accompanying notes.
Luby's, Cafeterias, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Years Ended August 31, 1999 1998 1997 1996 ________ ________ ________ (Thousands of dollars) CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income $28,613 $ 5,081 $28,447 $ 39,20828,447 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 20,025 21,121 20,196 17,693 Provision for asset impairments and store closings - 36,852 12,132 - Gain on disposal of property held for sale - -(382) (704) - (Gain) loss on disposal of property, plant, and equipment 84 142 (110) 31Settlements associated with store closings (275) - - ________ ________ _______________ Cash provided by operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities 48,065 62,492 60,665 56,932 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: (Increase) decrease in trade accounts and other receivables 120 (194) 31 (230) (Increase) decrease in food and supply inventories 1,386 (565) 10 (483) Increase in prepaid expenses (177) (789) (391) (346) Increase(Increase) decrease in other assets 912 (1,881) (226) (1,115) Increase (decrease )in accounts payable-tradepayable 7,204 (1,102) 174 2,441 Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities (2,887) 3,260 817 (337) Increase (decrease)Decrease in income taxes payable (1,687) (337) (48) 1,263 Increase (decrease) in deferred income taxes and other credits 3,168 (12,263) (3,664) 2,229 Decrease in reserve for store closings (830) (664) - - _______ ________ ________ Net cash provided by operating activities 55,274 47,957 57,368 60,354 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from disposal of property held for sale 5,850 4,888 - - Proceeds from disposal of property, plant, and equipment 178 73 2,803 153 Purchases of land held for future use (6,926) (933) (11,649) (5,776) Purchases of property, plant, and equipment (31,773) (25,082) (50,783) (42,753) _______ ________ ________ Net cash used in investing activities (32,671) (21,054) (59,629) (48,376) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from issuance of common stock under stock option plansplan - 42 2,878 16,145 Net payments of short-term borrowings - - (57,000) Proceeds from long-term debt 908,000 979,000 268,000 Reductions of long-term debt (919,000) (936,000) (227,000)(payments) under revolving credit agreement 5,000 (11,000) 43,000 Purchases of treasury stock (12,919) - (21,077) (4,839) Dividends paid (18,158) (18,615) (18,797) (16,989) _______ _______ _______ Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (26,077) (29,573) 6,004 (21,683) _______ _______ _______ Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (3,474) (2,670) 3,743 (9,705) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 3,760 6,430 2,687 12,392 ________ ________ ________ Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 286 $ 3,760 $ 6,430 $ 2,687 ________ ________ ________ See accompanying notes. Luby's, Cafeterias, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements August 31, 1999, 1998, 1997, and 19961997 1. Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies Nature of Operations Luby's, Cafeterias, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the Company), based in San Antonio, Texas, owns and operates restaurants in the southern United States. As of August 31, 1998,1999, the Company operated a total of 229223 units. The Company locates its restaurants convenient to shopping and business developments as well as to residential areas. Accordingly, the restaurants cater primarily to shoppers and store and office personnel at lunch and to families at dinner. Principles of Consolidation Effective February 1, 1997, the Company was restructured into a holding company. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Luby's, Cafeterias, Inc. and its wholly owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Inventories The food and supply inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market. Property Held for Sale Property held for sale is stated at the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value. Depreciation and Amortization The Company depreciates the cost of plant and equipment over their estimated useful lives using both straight-line and accelerated methods. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the related lease lives, which are in some cases shorter than the estimated useful lives of the improvements. Long-Lived Assets Impairment losses are recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the carrying amount. The Company evaluates impairments on a restaurant-by-restaurant basis and uses three or more years of negative cash flows as an indicator of impairment. Impairment losses are also recorded for long-lived assets that are expected to be disposed of. Statement of Cash Flows For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid financial instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Preopening Expenses New store preopening costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising Expenses Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense as a percentage of sales approximates two percent2.4% for fiscal year 1999 and 2.0% for fiscal years 1998 1997, and 1996.1997. Income Taxes Deferred income taxes are computed using the liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities (temporary differences) and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. Stock-Based Compensation During 1997 the Company adopted FAS Statement No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" (FAS 123), which encourages, but does not require, the Company to record compensation cost for stock-based compensation plans at fair value. The Company has chosen to continue to account for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method prescribed in APB 25. Earnings Per Share During 1998 the Company adopted FAS Statement No. 128, "Earnings Per Share" (FAS 128). FAS 128 replaced the previously reported primary and fully diluted earnings per share with basic and diluted earnings per share.share, respectively. Unlike primary earnings per share, basic earnings per share excludes any dilutive effects of options, warrants, and convertible securities. Diluted earnings per share is very similar to the previously reported fully diluted earnings per share. Earnings per share amounts for all periods have been restated to conform to the requirements of FAS 128. Interest-Rate Swap Agreements The Company enters into interest-rate swap agreements to modify the interest characteristics of its outstanding debt. Each interest-rate swap agreement is designated with all or a portion of the principal balance and term of a specific debt obligation. These agreements involve the exchange of amounts based on a fixed interest rate for amounts based on variable interest rates over the life of the agreement without an exchange of the notional amount upon which the payments are based. The differential to be paid or received as interest rates change is accrued and recognized as an adjustment to interest expense related to the debt. The related amount payable to or receivable from counterparties is included in other liabilities or assets. The fair values of these agreements are estimated by obtaining quoted market prices. Use of Estimates In preparing financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. New Accounting Pronouncements In June 1998 the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," which is required to be adopted in years beginning after June 15, 2000. Because of the Company's minimal use of derivatives, management does not anticipate that the adoption of the new statement will have a significant effect on earnings or the financial position of the Company. 2. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Theand Store Closings In 1998 and 1997 the Company recorded a charge to operating costs of $36.9 million charge duringand $12.4 million, respectively, for asset impairments and store closings. In 1998 the fourth quarter of 1998charge related to the adoption of itsthe Company's strategic plan which includesincluded the disposition relocation, or write-downrelocation of several restaurants that havehad not met management's financial return expectations.expectations, and led management to exit or scale down the Company's presence in certain markets and reevaluate the market potential of certain locations. The 1997 charge related to asset impairments that were recognized upon the initial adoption of FAS Statement No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of" (FAS 121). The 1998 charge included $14.7 million for the closing of 14 underperforming restaurants, $10.7 million for the write-downasset impairment and other costs of 16 restaurants which will be relocated to optimize their market potential, and $11.4 million for the write-down of certain restaurant properties which the Company plans to continue to operate. Additionally, the Company revised its estimate of the net realizable value of surplus properties which the Company plans to sell, resulting in an additional write-down of $0.1 million. The 1997 charge included $4.6 million for the closing of four underperforming restaurants, $3.0 million for the 14write-down of certain properties which the Company planned to continue to operate, $2.1 million for the write-down of surplus properties the Company plans to sell, $1.4 million for the write-down of computer hardware which was replaced by a new point-of-sale system, and $1.3 million for various costs consisting primarily of the write-off of development costs of future sites the Company no longer intends to pursue. All charges were recorded in the provision for asset impairments and store closings. Charges for the closing of the underperforming restaurants and the restaurants to be relocated related toinclude the write-down of property and equipment to net realizable value, costs to settle lease obligations, professional fees, and severance costs. For those assets which the Company plans to continue to operate, the carrying values were written down to estimated future discounted cash flows or fully written off in the case of negative future cash flows. All charges were recorded in the provision for asset impairments and store closings. The Company expects to dispose of closed restaurant properties and surplus properties held for sale within two year. As a result of the Company adopting FAS Statement No. 121, "Accounting For the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of," during 1997, a charge to operating costs of $12.4 million was recorded. The charge included $4.6 million for the closing of four underperforming restaurants, $3 million for the write-down of certain restaurant properties which the Company plans to continue to operate, the write-down of $2.1 million for surplus properties the Company plans to sell, $1.4 million for the write-down of computer hardware, and $1.3 million for various costs consisting primarily of the write-off of development costs of future sites the Company no longer intends to pursue. The charge for the restaurant closings and asset impairments was based on the same factors as discussed above in the 1998 charge. The surplus properties which the Company previously intended to use for future development are now being actively marketed and were written down to the lower of their carrying amount or estimated net realizable value. At August 31, 1999 and 1998, the Company had a reserve for store closings of $5.1 million and $6.2 million, respectively, for settlement of lease obligations, professional fees, severance costs, and other costs related to the closings of restaurants. During 1999 and 1998 the Company charged $830,000 and $664,000, respectively, against these reserves for settlement of lease obligations, severance costs, and professional fees. Additionally, the Company reduced its liability by $275,000 in 1999, which is included in other income, as a result of a favorable change in management's estimate of lease settlement costs. The Company also made a decisionexpects to implement a new point-of-sale system, andutilize the remaining book valuereserves for lease and other costs associated with anticipated settlement agreements in 2000 and beyond. As of August 31, 1999, the Company had closed 12 of the old computer equipment14 restaurants designated for closure in 1998 and had relocated one of the 16 restaurants designated for relocation. Plans for the closing and relocation of the remaining restaurants are in different stages of negotiation and planning. Each of the four restaurants designated for closing in 1997 has been closed. As of August 31, 1999, the Company is responsible for minimum rent obligations of approximately $6,943,000 related to be replaced was written off. All charges were recorded in the provisionrestaurants designated for asset impairments and store closings.closure, but lease termination settlements have not been completed. The results of operations from the restaurants to be disposed of are not material. 3. Property, Plant, and Equipment The cost and accumulated depreciation of property, plant, and equipment at August 31, 19981999 and 1997,1998, together with the related estimated useful lives used in computing depreciation and amortization, are reflected below: Estimated 1999 1998 1997 Useful Lives ________ ________ _______________ (Thousands of dollars) Land $ 71,24475,446 $ 78,54071,244 - Restaurant equipment and furnishings 130,533 124,334 124,188 3 to 1015 years Buildings 221,024 209,276 222,316 20 to 40 years Leasehold and leasehold improvements 42,727 41,314 52,833 Term of leases Office furniture and equipment 9,599 4,759 3,540 5 to 10 years Transportation equipment 772 738 657 5 years Construction in progress 7,812 3,846 8,788 - ________ ________ 487,913 455,511 490,862 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 173,495 156,914 156,845 ________ ________ $314,418 $298,597 $334,017 ________ ________ Total interest expense incurred for 1999, 1998, and 1997 was $5,170,000, $5,354,000, and 1996 was $5,354,000, $5,066,000, and $3,230,000, respectively, which approximated the amount paid in each year. The amounts capitalized on qualifying properties in 1999, 1998, and 1997 were $409,000, $276,000, and 1996 were $276,000, $1,029,000, and $1,100,000, respectively. 4. Debt During 1996 the Company entered into a $100 million credit facility with a syndication of four banks. As part of this credit facility, the Company has a revolving credit agreement which allows borrowings for varying periods through February 27, 2001, at the lower of the prime rate or other rate options available at the time of borrowing. The credit facility includes a maximum commitment for letters of credit of $20 million. The credit facility contains business covenants which, among other things, impose certain financial restrictions on the Company relating primarily to leverage and net worth. During 1997 the Company increased the credit facility to $125 million, extended the agreement through June 30, 2002, and negotiated a facility fee of .085% on the total commitment. Additionally, the Company entered into two Interest Rate Protection Agreements (swaps) to fix the rate on a portion of the floating-rate debt outstanding under its revolving line of credit. The swaps are fixed-rate agreements in the notional amounts of $30 million and $15 million. Both swaps have an interest rate of 6.4975%6.50% and a termination date of June 30, 2002. At August 31, 1998, the Company estimates it would have to pay $1,670,000 to terminate the agreements.1999, these swaps were in a net unfavorable position of approximately $190,000. As of August 31, 1998,1999, the balance outstanding under the revolving credit agreement was $73,000,000is $78,000,000 at an interest rate of 6.46%6.2%. At August 31, 1998,1999, letters of credit of approximately $7,234,000$8,652,000 have been issued as security for the payment of insurance obligations classified as accrued expenses on the balance sheets. 5. Leases The Company conducts a major part of its operations from facilities which are leased under noncancelable lease agreements. Most of the leases are for periods of ten to 25twenty-five years and provide for contingent rentals based on sales in excess of a base amount. Approximately 80% of the leases contain renewal options ranging from five to 30thirty years. Annual future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases as of August 31, 1998,1999, are as follows: Years ending August 31: (Thousands of dollars) 19992000 $ 6,686 2000 6,6077,059 2001 6,2426,579 2002 5,8276,147 2003 5,5236,010 2004 5,705 Thereafter 37,92438,241 _______ Total minimum lease payments $68,809$69,741 _______ Total rent expense for operating leases for the years ended August 31, 1999, 1998, 1997, and 19961997, was as follows: 1999 1998 1997 1996 _______ ________ ________ (Thousands of dollars) Minimum rentals $7,052 $7,286 $6,884 $5,807 Contingent rentals 843 976 996 1,126 ______ ______ ______ $7,895 $8,262 $7,880 $6,933 ______ ______ ______ 6. Employee Benefit Plans and Agreements Incentive Compensation The Company has various incentive compensation plans covering officers and other key employees that are based upon the achievement of specified earnings goals and performance factors. Awards under the plans are payable in cash and/or in shares of common stock. Charges to expense for current and future distributions under the plans amounted to $355,000, $658,000, $-0-, and $400,000$-0- in 1999, 1998, 1997, and 1996,1997, respectively. During the yearsyear ended August 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996, -0-, 4,790 and 10,590 shares of common stock were issued under the plans out of treasury stock, respectively.stock. Stock Option PlansPlan The Company has a Managementan Incentive Stock Plan (Stock Plan) to provide for market-basedmarket- based incentive awards, including stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, and performance share awards. Under the terms of the Management Incentive Stock Plan, nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, and other types of awards for not more than 2,700,000 shares of the Company's common stock may be granted to eligible employees of the Company, including officers. Stock options may be granted at prices not less than 100% of fair market value at date of grant. Options granted to the participants of the plan are exercisable over staggered periods and expire, depending upon the type of grant, in five to ten years. The plan provides for various vesting methods, depending upon the category of personnel. During 1999 the Company authorized 2,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock for the Stock Plan. Under the terms of the Stock Plan, including the 1999 authorization, nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, and other types of awards for not more than 4,800,000 shares of the Company's common stock may be granted to eligible employees of the Company, including officers. Following is a summary of activity in the stock option plansplan for the three years ended August 31, 1999, 1998, 1997 and 1996: Weightd1997: Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share-Options Options Options Outstanding Outstanding Exercisable ________________ ___________ ___________ Balances - August 31, 1995 $19.07 1,747,114 554,836 Granted 21.62 223,648 - Became exercisable - - 1,167,766 Cancelled or expired 20.59 (53,415) (38,903) Exercised 18.23 (980,600) (980,600) _________ _________ Balances - August 31, 1996 20.48$20.48 936,747 703,099 Granted 22.90 33,675 - Became exercisable - - 173,658 CancelledCanceled or expired 21.55 (295,623) (281,723) Exercised 17.80 (277,501) (277,501) _________ _________ Balances - August 31, 1997 21.76 397,298 317,533 Granted 19.33 488,498 - Became exercisable - - 11,119 CancelledCanceled or expired 22.63 (111,175) (92,573) Exercised 16.25 (10,375) (10,375) _________ _________ Balances - August 31, 1998 $20.1720.17 764,246 225,704 Granted 15.18 1,532,732 - Became exercisable - - 113,732 Canceled or expired 19.49 (260,350) (161,662) Exercised - - - _________ _________ Balances - August 31, 1999 $16.47 2,036,628 177,774 _________ _________ Exercise prices for options outstanding as of August 31, 1998, ranged1999, range from $16.50$13.94 to $23.75 per share. The weighted average remaining contractual life of these options is 5.85.2 years. The options exercisable as of August 31, 1998,1999, have a weighted average exercise price of $21.47$20.59 per share. At August 31, 19981999 and 1997,1998, the number of stock option shares available to be granted under the planplans was 277,2301,004,423 and 654,553277,230 shares, respectively. The Company has elected to follow APB 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees." Accordingly, since employee stock options are granted at market price on the date of grant, no compensation expense is recognized. However, FAS 123 requires presentation of pro forma net income and earnings per share as if the Company had accounted for its employee stock options granted under the fair value method of that statement. The weighted average fair value of the individual options granted during 1999, 1998, 1997, and 19961997 is estimated atas $3.00, $3.25, $4.42, and $3.22,$4.42, respectively, on the date of grant. The impact on net income is minimal; therefore, the pro forma disclosure requirements prescribed by FAS 123 are not significant to the Company. The fair values were determined using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: 1999 1998 1997 1996 ____ ____ ____ Dividend yield 4.4% 3.5% 3.3%5.20% 4.40% 3.50% Volatility .19 .18 .14 .12 Risk-free interest rate 7.0% 7.0% 7.0%7.00% 7.00% 7.00% Expected life 6.07 5.16 6.86 4.13 Deferred Compensation Deferred compensation agreements exist for several key management employees, all of whom are current or former officers. Under the agreements, the Company is obligated to provide for each such employee or his beneficiaries, during a period of ten years after the employee's death, disability, or retirement, annual benefits ranging from $15,500 to $43,400. The estimated present value of future benefits to be paid is being accrued over the period from the effective date of the agreements until the expected retirement dates of the participants. The net expense incurred for this plan for the years ended August 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996, amounted to $49,000, $47,000, and $239,000, respectively. The Company also has a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) for key executives and officers. The SERP is a "target" benefit plan, with the annual lifetime benefit based upon a percentage of average salary during the final five years of service at age 65, offset by several sources of income including benefits payable under deferred compensation agreements, if applicable, the profit sharing plan, and Social Security. SERP benefits will be paid from the Company's assets. The net expense incurred for this plan for the years ended August 31, 1999, 1998, and 1997 was $150,000, $163,000, and $120,000, respectively, and the unfunded accumulated benefit obligation as of August 31, 1999, 1998, and 1997 was approximately $284,000$564,000, $447,000, and $315,400,$315,000, respectively. During 1997 the Company established a voluntary 401(k) employee savings plan to provide substantially all salaried and hourly employees of the Company an opportunity to accumulate personal funds for their retirement. These contributions may be made on a before-tax basis to the plan. The Company does not match the participants' contributions to the plan. During 1999 the Company established a nonqualified deferred compensation plan for highly compensated executives allowing deferral of a portion of their annual salary and up to 100% of bonuses before taxes. The Company does not match any deferral amounts and retains ownership of all assets until distributed. The liability under this deferred compensation plan at August 31, 1999, was approximately $39,000. Profit Sharing The Company has a profit sharing plan and retirement trust covering substantially all employees who have attained the age of 21 years and have completed one year of continuous service. The plan is administered by a corporate trustee, is a "qualified plan" under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, and provides for the payment of the employee's vested portion of the plan upon retirement, termination, disability, or death. The plan is funded by contributions of a portion of the net earnings of the Company. The plan provides that for each fiscal year in which the Company's net income (before income taxes and before any contribution to the plan) meets certain minimum standards, the Company is obligated to contribute to the plan, at a minimum, an amount equal to a defined percentage of the participants' compensation. In no event will the required contribution exceed 10% of the Company's income before income taxes and before any contribution to the plan. At the discretion of the board of directors, the Company can make a greater contribution than required, subject to certain limitations. The Company's annual contribution to the plan amounted to $1,700,000, $1,800,000, and $1,500,000 for 1999, 1998, and $5,100,000 for 1998, 1997, and 1996, respectively. During 1997 the Company established a voluntary 401(k) employee savings plan to provide substantially all salaried and hourly employees of the Company an opportunity to accumulate personal funds for their retirement. These contributions may be made on a before-tax basis to the plan. The Company does not match the participants' contributions to the plan. 7. Income Taxes The tax effect of temporary differences results in deferred income tax assets and liabilities as of August 31 as follows: 1999 1998 1997 ________ ___________ (Thousands of dollars) Deferred tax assets: Workers' compensation insurance $ 1,201956 $ 9371,201 Deferred compensation 775 827 651 Asset impairments and store closing reserves 14,523 16,135 3,453 _______ _______ Total deferred tax assets 16,254 18,163 5,041 Deferred tax liabilities: Amortization of capitalized interest 495 414 439 Depreciation and amortization 20,544 19,573 18,960 Other 1,875 1,523 1,706 _______ _______ Total deferred tax liabilities 22,914 21,510 21,105 _______ _______ Net deferred tax liability $ 6,660 $ 3,347 $16,064 _______ _______ The reconciliation of the provision for income taxes to the expected income tax expense (computed using the statutory tax rate) is as follows: 1999 1998 1997 1996 Amount % Amount % Amount % ______ ____ _______ ____ _______ ____ (Thousands of dollars and as a percent of pretax income) Normally expected income tax expense $15,219 35.0% $2,758 35.0% $14,932 35.0% $21,890 35.0% State income taxes 156 .4 114 1.4 745 1.7 1,488 2.4 Jobs tax credits (155) (.4) (26) (.3) (101) (.2) (1) - Other differences (349) (.8) (48) (.6) (1,361) (3.2) (43) (.1) ______ ____ _______ ____ _______ ____ $14,871 34.2% $2,798 35.5% $14,215 33.3% $23,334 37.3% ______ ____ _______ ____ _______ ____ During 1997 the Company restructured into a holding company which effectively decreased future expected state taxes. The deferred tax assets and liabilities were reduced accordingly, and the effect on total income tax expense is included above with "Other differences." Cash payments for income taxes for 1999, 1998, and 1997 were $13,245,000, $15,852,000, and 1996 were $15,852,000, $17,664,000, and $19,677,000, respectively. 8. Commitments and Contingencies At August 31, 1998,1999, the Company had onesix restaurants and several restaurant remodels under construction. The aggregate unexpended cost under the construction contractcontracts was approximately $484,000.$3,450,000. The Company has unconditionally guaranteed a $2,000,000 loan balances outstanding at August 31, 1999, of $1,867,000 relating to purchases of Company stock made by officers of the Company under a line of credit foran officer loan program. Under the program, shares were purchased by officers; and funding, if necessary, was obtained from an unrelated limited partnership in exchange for advertising rights and a participation in future profits of the venture.third party. The Company is presently, and from time to time, subject to pending claims and lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate resolution of these pending legal proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's operations or consolidated financial position. 9. Common Stock In 1991 the Board of Directors adopted a Shareholder Rights Plan and declared a dividend of one common stock purchase right for each outstanding share of common stock. The rights are not initially exercisable. The rights may become exercisable under circumstances described in the Planplan if any person or group (an Acquiring Person) becomes the beneficial owner of 15% or more of the common stock. Once the rights become exercisable, each right will be exercisable to purchase, for $27.50 (the Purchase Price), one-half of one share of common stock, par value $.32 per share, of the Company. If any person becomes the beneficial owner of 15% or more of the common stock, each right will entitle the holder, other than the Acquiring Person, to purchase for the Purchase Price a number of shares of the Company's common stock having a market value of four times the Purchase Price. The Board of Directors authorizedperiodically authorizes the purchase in the open market of up to 1,000,000 shares of the Company's outstanding common stock through December 31, 1998, of which 149,700 shares were purchased in fiscal year 1997.stock. Under this and previoussuch authorizations, the Company purchased 897,500850,300, -0-, and 252,200897,500 shares of its common stock at a cost of $12,919,000, $-0-, and $19,918,000 during 1999, 1998, and $5,997,000 during 1997, and 1996, respectively, which are being held as treasury stock. 10. Per Share Information A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share for the years ended August 31, 1999, 1998, 1997, and 996,1997, is shown in the table below. August 31, 1999 1998 1997 1996 ________ __________ __________ (Thousands of dollars except per share data) Numerator: Net income $28,613 $ 5,081 $28,447 $39,208 ________ __________ __________ Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted average shares 23,27122,614 23,270 23,406 23,689 Effect of dilutive securities: Employee stock options 23 2 19 232 ________ __________ __________ Denominator for earnings - per share - assuming dilution - adjusted weighted average shares 23,27322,637 23,272 23,425 23,921 ________ __________ __________ Net income per share - basic $ 1.27 $ 0.22 $ 1.21 $ 1.661.22 Net income per share - assuming dilution $ 1.26 $ 0.22 $ 1.21 $ 1.64 ________ __________ __________ 11. Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities Accrued expenses and other liabilities at August 31 consist of: 1999 1998 1997 _______ _______ (Thousands of dollars) Salaries and bonuses $ 6,815 $ 7,520 $ 6,662 Rent 702 748 721 Taxes, other than income 6,428 6,928 7,245 Profit sharing plan 1,713 1,864 1,452 Insurance 9,134 10,482 7,747 Other 468 689 1,211 _______ _______ $25,260 $28,231 $25,038 _______ _______ 12. Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) The following is a summary of quarterly unaudited financial information for 1999 and 1998: Three Months Ended November 30, February 28, May 31, August 31, 1998 and 1997:1999 1999 1999 ________ ________ ________ _________ (Thousands of dollars except per share data) Sales $125,708 $123,771 $127,084 $124,930 Gross profit 53,790 57,214 58,435 54,819 Net income 5,672 7,219 8,776 6,946 Net income per share .25 .32 .39 .31 Three Months Ended November 30, February 28, May 31, August 31, 1997 1998 1998 1998 ________ ________ ________ _________ (Thousands of dollars except per share data) Sales $124,672 $123,204 $131,230 $129,765 Gross profit 53,505 54,913 59,314 56,861 Net income (loss) 6,207 6,941 8,147 (16,214)* Net income (loss) per share .27 .30 .35 (.70)* Three Months Ended November 30, February 28, May 31, August 31, 1996 1997 1997 1997 ________ ________ ________ _________ (Thousands of dollars except per share data) Sales $122,287 $118,830 $127,630 $126,699 Gross profit 55,887 54,908 59,387 57,037 Net income 8,166 8,404 9,583 2,294* Net income per share .35 .36 .41 .10* *See Note 2 for discussion of charges recorded during the fourth quarter of 1998 and 1997.1998. Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure. Not applicable. PART III Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant. There is incorporated in this Item 10 by reference that portion of the Company's definitive proxy statement for the 19992000 annual meeting of shareholdersShareholders appearing therein under the captions "Election of Directors," "Information Concerning Directors and Committees," and "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions." See also the information in Item 4A of Part I of this Report. Item 11. Executive Compensation. There is incorporated in this Item 11 by reference that portion of the Company's definitive proxy statement for the 19992000 annual meeting of shareholders appearing therein under the captions "Executive Compensation," "Deferred Compensation," "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions," and "Compensation of Chief Executive Officer." Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management. There is incorporated in this Item 12 by reference that portion of the Company's definitive proxy statement for the 19992000 annual meeting of shareholdersShareholders appearing therein under the captions "Principal Shareholders" and "Management Shareholders." Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions. There is incorporated in this Item 13 by reference that portion of the Company's definitive proxy statement for the 19992000 annual meeting of shareholders appearing therein under the caption "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions." PART IV Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K. (a) Documents. 1. Financial Statements The following financial statements are filed as part of this Report: Consolidated balance sheets at August 31, 19981999 and 19971998 Consolidated statements of income for each of the three years in the period ended August 31, 19981999 Consolidated statements of shareholders' equity for each of the three years in the period ended August 31, 19981999 Consolidated statements of cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended August 31, 19981999 Notes to consolidated financial statements Report of independent auditors 2. Financial Statement Schedules All schedules are omitted since the required information is not present or is not present in amounts sufficient to require submission of the schedule or because the information required is included in the financial statements and notes thereto. 3. Exhibits The following exhibits are filed as a part of this Report: 2 - Agreement and Plan3(a) Certificate of Merger dated November 1, 1991, betweenIncorporation of Luby's, Cafeterias, Inc., a Texas corporation, and Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., a Delaware corporationas currently in effect (filed as Exhibit 23(b) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 1991, and incorporated herein by reference). 3(a) - Certificate of Incorporation of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as currently in effect (filed as Exhibit 3(a) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1994,May 31, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference). 3(b) - Bylaws of Luby's, Cafeterias, Inc. as currently in effect (filed as Exhibit 3(c) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(a) - Description of Common Stock Purchase Rights of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., in Form 8-A (filed April 17, 1991, effective April 26, 1991, File No.1-8308,No. 1-8308, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(b) - Amendment No. 1 dated December 19, 1991, to Rights Agreement dated April 16, 1991 (filed as Exhibit 4(b) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 1991, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(c) - Amendment No. 2 dated February 7, 1995, to Rights Agreement dated April 16, 1991 (filed as Exhibit 4(d) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1995, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(d) - Amendment No. 3 dated May 29, 1995, to Rights Agreement dated April 16, 1991 (filed as Exhibit 4(d) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 1995, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(e) - Credit Agreement dated February 27, 1996, among Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., Certain Lenders, and NationsBank of Texas, N.A. (filed as Exhibit 4(e) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 29, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(f) - First Amendment to Credit Agreement dated January 24, 1997, among Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., Certain Lenders, and NationsBank of Texas, N.A. (filed as Exhibit 4(f) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(g) - ISDA Master Agreement dated June 17, 1997, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and NationsBank, N.A., with Schedule and Confirmation dated July 7, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 4(g) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(h) - ISDA Master Agreement dated July 2, 1997, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and Texas Commerce Bank National Association, with Schedule and Confirmation dated July 2, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 4(h) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(i) - Second Amendment to Credit Agreement dated July 3, 1997, among Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., Certain Lenders, and NationsBank of Texas, N.A. (filed as Exhibit 4(i) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(a) - Form of Deferred Compensation Agreement entered into between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and various officers (filed as Exhibit 10(b) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1981, and incorporated herein by reference).* 10(b) - Form of Amendment to Deferred Compensation Agreement between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and various officers and former officers adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(b) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference).* 10(c) - Incentive Bonus Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted October 19, 1983 (filed as Exhibit 10(e) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1983, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(d) - Amendment to Incentive Bonus Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(f) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(e) Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. Incentive Bonus Plan for Fiscal 1998 adopted January 9, 1998 (filed as Exhibit 10(g) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(f) -* 10(d) Performance Unit Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. approved by the shareholders on January 12, 1984 (filed as Exhibit 10(f) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1984, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(g) -* 10(e) Amendment to Performance Unit Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(h) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(h) - Employment Contract dated January 8, 1988, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and George H. Wenglein (filed as Exhibit 10(h) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1988, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(i) -* 10(f) Management Incentive Stock Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10(i) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1989, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(j) -* 10(g) Amendment to Management Incentive Stock Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(k) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(k) -* 10(h) Nonemployee Director Deferred Compensation Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted October 27, 1994 (filed as Exhibit 10(g) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 1994, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(l) -* 10(i) Amendment to Nonemployee Director Deferred Compensation Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(m) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(m)* 10(j) Amendment to Nonemployee Director Deferred Compensation Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted March 19, 1998 (filed as Exhibit 10(o) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(n) -* 10(k) Nonemployee Director Stock Option Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. approved by the shareholders on January 13, 1995 (filed as Exhibit 10(h) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1995, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(o) -* 10(l) Amendment to Nonemployee Director Stock Option Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(o) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(p) -* 10(m) Employment Contract dated January 12, 1996, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and John B. Lahourcade (filed as Exhibit 10(i) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 29, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(q) -* 10(n) Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan dated May 30, 1996 (filed as Exhibit 10(j) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(r) -* 10(o) Amendment to Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(r) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(s)* 10(p) Amendment to Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan adopted January 9, 1998 (filed as Exhibit 10(u) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(t) - Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. Welfare Benefit Plan Trust dated July 18, 1996 (filed as Exhibit 10(k) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(u) - Retirement Agreement dated March 17, 1997, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and Ralph Erben (filed as Exhibit 10(t) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(v) -* 10(q) Employment Agreement dated September 15, 1997, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and Barry J.C. Parker (filed as Exhibit 10(u) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(w) -* 10(r) Amendment dated January 8, 1999, to Employment Agreement between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and Barry J.C. Parker (filed as Exhibit 10(r) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference).* 10(s) Amendment dated October 15, 1999, to Employment Agreement between Luby's, Inc., and Barry J.C. Parker.* 10(t) Term Promissory Note of Barry J.C. Parker in favor of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., dated November 10, 1997, in the original principal sum of $199,999.00 (filed as Exhibit 10(v) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(x) -* 10(u) Stock Agreement dated November 10, 1997, between Barry J.C. Parker and Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10(w) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(y)* 10(v) Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. Nonemployee Director Phantom Stock Plan adopted March 19, 1998 (filed as Exhibit 10(aa) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(z) Agreement of Resignation, Severance, Confidentiality, Non- Solicitation, Arbitration and General Release of All Claims dated April 30, 1998, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and William E. Robson (filed as Exhibit 10(bb) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(aa)* 10(w) Salary Continuation Agreement dated May 14, 1998, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and Sue Elliott (filed as Exhibit 10(cc) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(bb)* 10(x) Salary Continuation Agreement dated June 1, 1998, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and Alan M. Davis (filed as Exhibit 10(dd) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(cc)* 10(y) Luby's Incentive Stock Plan adopted October 16, 1998. 10(dd) Executive1998 (filed as Exhibit 10(cc) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference).* 10(z) Incentive Bonus Plan for Fiscal 1999 adopted October 16, 1998. 11 - Statement re computation of per share earnings. 21 - Subsidiaries of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. 27 - Financial Data Schedule. 99(a) - Corporate Governance Guidelines of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc adopted by the Board of Directors on March 19, 1998 (filed as Exhibit 9910(dd) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference).* 10(aa) Form of Change in Control Agreement entered into between Luby's, Inc., and Barry J.C. Parker, President and Chief Executive Officer, as of January 8, 1999 (filed as Exhibit 10(z) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28,May 31, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference).* 10(bb) Form of Change in Control Agreement entered into between Luby's, Inc., and each of its Senior Vice Presidents as of January 8, 1999 (filed as Exhibit 10(aa) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference).* 10(cc) Luby's, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan effective June 1, 1999 (filed as Exhibit 10(cc) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(dd) Luby's, Inc. Incentive Bonus Plan for Fiscal 2000.* 11 Statement re computation of per share earnings. 21 Subsidiaries of Luby's, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 21 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference). 27 Financial Data Schedule. 99(a) Corporate Governance Guidelines of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., as amended January 7, 1999 (filed as Exhibit 99(a) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference). 99(b) - Consent of Ernst & Young LLP. *Denotes management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement. (b) Reports on Form 8-K. No reports on Form 8-K have been filed during the last quarter of the period covered by this Report. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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. Date: November 25, 199824, 1999 LUBY'S, CAFETERIAS, INC. (Registrant) By: BARRY J.C. PARKER ____________________________ Barry J.C. Parker, President and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. Signature and Date Name and Title __________________ __________________________ DAVID B. DAVISS David B. Daviss, Chairman _______________________________ of the Board November 25, 199824, 1999 BARRY J.C. PARKER Barry J.C. Parker, President, _______________________________ Chief Executive Officer, November 25, 199824, 1999 and Director LAURA M. BISHOP Laura M. Bishop, Senior Vice ________________________________ President and Chief Financial November 25, 199824, 1999 Officer PAULA Y. GOLD-WILLIAMS Paula Gold-Williams, Controller ________________________________ November 25, 199824, 1999 RONALD K. CALGAARD Ronald K. Calgaard, Director ________________________________ November 25, 199824, 1999 LAURO F. CAVAZOS Lauro F. Cavazos, Director ________________________________ November 25, 199824, 1999 JUDITH B. CRAVEN Judith B. Craven, Director ________________________________ November 25, 199824, 1999 ARTHUR R. EMERSON Arthur R. Emerson, Director ________________________________ November 25, 199824, 1999 ROGER R. HEMMINGHAUS Roger R. Hemminghaus, Director ________________________________ November 25, 199824, 1999 JOHN B. LAHOURCADE John B. Lahourcade, Director ________________________________ November 25, 199824, 1999 WALTER J. SALMON Walter J. Salmon, Director ________________________________ November 25, 199824, 1999 GEORGE H. WENGLEIN George H. Wenglein, Director ________________________________ November 25, 199824, 1999 JOANNE WINIK Joanne Winik, Director ________________________________ November 25, 199824, 1999 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit 2 - Agreement and Plan3(a) Certificate of Merger dated November 1, 1991, betweenIncorporation of Luby's, Cafeterias, Inc., a Texas corporation, and Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., a Delaware corporationas currently in effect (filed as Exhibit 23(b) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 1991, and incorporated herein by reference). 3(a) - Certificate of Incorporation of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as currently in effect (filed as Exhibit 3(a) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1994,May 31, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference). 3(b) - Bylaws of Luby's, Cafeterias, Inc. as currently in effect (filed as Exhibit 3(c) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(a) - Description of Common Stock Purchase Rights of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., in Form 8-A (filed April 17, 1991, effective April 26, 1991, File No.1-8308,No. 1-8308, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(b) - Amendment No. 1 dated December 19, 1991, to Rights Agreement dated April 16, 1991 (filed as Exhibit 4(b) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 1991, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(c) - Amendment No. 2 dated February 7, 1995, to Rights Agreement dated April 16, 1991 (filed as Exhibit 4(d) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1995, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(d) - Amendment No. 3 dated May 29, 1995, to Rights Agreement dated April 16, 1991 (filed as Exhibit 4(d) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 1995, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(e) - Credit Agreement dated February 27, 1996, among Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., Certain Lenders, and NationsBank of Texas, N.A. (filed as Exhibit 4(e) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 29, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(f) - First Amendment to Credit Agreement dated January 24, 1997, among Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., Certain Lenders, and NationsBank of Texas, N.A. (filed as Exhibit 4(f) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(g) - ISDA Master Agreement dated June 17, 1997, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and NationsBank, N.A., with Schedule and Confirmation dated July 7, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 4(g) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(h) - ISDA Master Agreement dated July 2, 1997, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and Texas Commerce Bank National Association, with Schedule and Confirmation dated July 2, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 4(h) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 4(i) - Second Amendment to Credit Agreement dated July 3, 1997, among Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., Certain Lenders, and NationsBank of Texas, N.A. (filed as Exhibit 4(i) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(a) - Form of Deferred Compensation Agreement entered into between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and various officers (filed as Exhibit 10(b) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1981, and incorporated herein by reference).* 10(b) - Form of Amendment to Deferred Compensation Agreement between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and various officers and former officers adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(b) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference).* 10(c) - Incentive Bonus Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted October 19, 1983 (filed as Exhibit 10(e) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1983, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(d) - Amendment to Incentive Bonus Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(f) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(e) Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. Incentive Bonus Plan for Fiscal 1998 adopted January 9, 1998 (filed as Exhibit 10(g) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(f) -* 10(d) Performance Unit Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. approved by the shareholders on January 12, 1984 (filed as Exhibit 10(f) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1984, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(g) -* 10(e) Amendment to Performance Unit Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(h) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(h) - Employment Contract dated January 8, 1988, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and George H. Wenglein (filed as Exhibit 10(h) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1988, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(i) -* 10(f) Management Incentive Stock Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10(i) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1989, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(j) -* 10(g) Amendment to Management Incentive Stock Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(k) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(k) -* 10(h) Nonemployee Director Deferred Compensation Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted October 27, 1994 (filed as Exhibit 10(g) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 1994, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(l) -* 10(i) Amendment to Nonemployee Director Deferred Compensation Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(m) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(m)* 10(j) Amendment to Nonemployee Director Deferred Compensation Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted March 19, 1998 (filed as Exhibit 10(o) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(n) -* 10(k) Nonemployee Director Stock Option Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. approved by the shareholders on January 13, 1995 (filed as Exhibit 10(h) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1995, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(o) -* 10(l) Amendment to Nonemployee Director Stock Option Plan of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(o) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(p) -* 10(m) Employment Contract dated January 12, 1996, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and John B. Lahourcade (filed as Exhibit 10(i) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 29, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(q) -* 10(n) Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan dated May 30, 1996 (filed as Exhibit 10(j) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(r) -* 10(o) Amendment to Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan adopted January 14, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10(r) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(s)* 10(p) Amendment to Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan adopted January 9, 1998 (filed as Exhibit 10(u) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(t) - Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. Welfare Benefit Plan Trust dated July 18, 1996 (filed as Exhibit 10(k) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(u) - Retirement Agreement dated March 17, 1997, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and Ralph Erben (filed as Exhibit 10(t) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(v) -* 10(q) Employment Agreement dated September 15, 1997, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and Barry J.C. Parker (filed as Exhibit 10(u) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(w) -* 10(r) Amendment dated January 8, 1999, to Employment Agreement between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and Barry J.C. Parker (filed as Exhibit 10(r) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference).* 10(s) Amendment dated October 15, 1999, to Employment Agreement between Luby's, Inc., and Barry J.C. Parker.* 10(t) Term Promissory Note of Barry J.C. Parker in favor of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., dated November 10, 1997, in the original principal sum of $199,999.00 (filed as Exhibit 10(v) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(x) -* 10(u) Stock Agreement dated November 10, 1997, between Barry J.C. Parker and Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10(w) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(y)* 10(v) Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. Nonemployee Director Phantom Stock Plan adopted March 19, 1998 (filed as Exhibit 10(aa) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(z) Agreement of Resignation, Severance, Confidentiality, Non- Solicitation, Arbitration and General Release of All Claims dated April 30, 1998, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and William E. Robson (filed as Exhibit 10(bb) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(aa)* 10(w) Salary Continuation Agreement dated May 14, 1998, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and Sue Elliott (filed as Exhibit 10(cc) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(bb)* 10(x) Salary Continuation Agreement dated June 1, 1998, between Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. and Alan M. Davis (filed as Exhibit 10(dd) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(cc)* 10(y) Luby's Incentive Stock Plan adopted October 16, 1998. 10(dd) Executive1998 (filed as Exhibit 10(cc) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference).* 10(z) Incentive Bonus Plan for Fiscal 1999 adopted October 16, 1998. 11 - Statement re computation of per share earnings. 21 - Subsidiaries of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. 27 - Financial Data Schedule. 99(a) - Corporate Governance Guidelines of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc adopted by the Board of Directors on March 19, 1998 (filed as Exhibit 9910(dd) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference).* 10(aa) Form of Change in Control Agreement entered into between Luby's, Inc., and Barry J.C. Parker, President and Chief Executive Officer, as of January 8, 1999 (filed as Exhibit 10(z) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28,May 31, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference).* 10(bb) Form of Change in Control Agreement entered into between Luby's, Inc., and each of its Senior Vice Presidents as of January 8, 1999 (filed as Exhibit 10(aa) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference).* 10(cc) Luby's, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan effective June 1, 1999 (filed as Exhibit 10(cc) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference). 10(dd) Luby's, Inc. Incentive Bonus Plan for Fiscal 2000.* 11 Statement re computation of per share earnings. 21 Subsidiaries of Luby's, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 21 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference). 27 Financial Data Schedule. 99(a) Corporate Governance Guidelines of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., as amended January 7, 1999 (filed as Exhibit 99(a) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference). 99(b) - Consent of Ernst & Young LLP. *Denotes management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.