SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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November 22, 2004
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| Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) |
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BUCA, INC.
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| (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) |
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Minnesota
| | 0-25721
| | 41-1802364
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| (State of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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1300 Nicollet Mall, Suite 5003 Minneapolis, Minnesota
| | 55403
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| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
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Telephone Number: (612) 225-3400
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| (Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code) |
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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| Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. |
On November 22, 2004, Wallace B. Doolin commenced serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of BUCA, Inc. A copy of Mr. Doolin’s employment agreement and a description of the materials terms of the employment agreement were included in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 18, 2004.
In connection with Mr. Doolin’s appointment as our President and Chief Executive Officer, Peter J. Mihajlov resigned as our Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective November 22, 2004.
On December 2, 2004, BUCA, Inc. issued a press release announcing that Greg A. Gadel will resign from his positions as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer of the company following a transition period. Mr. Gadel has accepted a position as President at a restaurant company located in Minnesota. The company will initiate a search for a new Chief Financial Officer to succeed Mr. Gadel. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
| | 99.1 | Press Release, dated December 2, 2004 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: December 2, 2004 | | | | BUCA, INC. (Registrant) |
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| | | | | | | By | | /s/ Wallace B. Doolin |
| | | | | | | | | Wallace B. Doolin President and Chief Executive Officer |
