UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8‑K
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 2, 2017
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| BUFFALO WILD WINGS, INC. |
| (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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| Minnesota | | 000-24743 | | 31-1455915 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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5500 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 1600 Minneapolis, Minnesota | | 55416 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 952-593-9943
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| Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On June 2, 2017, Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. announced that Sally J. Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer, notified the Board of Directors of her decision to retire before the end of the year. Ms. Smith will continue to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer until the end of the year or until such time as a successor has been named. Ms. Smith has also withdrawn her candidacy for election to the Board of Directors at the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and the Board will not be nominating a replacement for Ms. Smith.
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| Item 7.01. | Regulation FD Disclosure. |
On June 2, 2017, we issued a press release announcing Ms. Smith’s withdrawal of candidacy for election to the Board of Directors and planned retirement, the text of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The information contained in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished, and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under Section 18. Furthermore, the information contained in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into our filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or the Exchange Act.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Certain Information
This communication contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Such statements include statements concerning anticipated future events and expectations that are not historical facts. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statement that could be deemed forward-looking statements. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements based on a number of factors, including the factors described under “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2016, as updated or supplemented by subsequent reports we file with the SEC. We do not assume any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement after they are made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Important Information
Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc., its directors and certain of its executive officers and employees are participants in the solicitation of proxies from Buffalo Wild Wings shareholders in connection with its 2017 annual meeting of shareholders to be held on June 2, 2017. Information concerning the identity and interests of these persons is available in the definitive proxy statement Buffalo Wild Wings filed with the SEC on April 21, 2017.
Buffalo Wild Wings has filed a definitive proxy statement in connection with its 2017 annual meeting. The definitive proxy statement, any amendments thereto and any other relevant documents, and other materials filed with the SEC concerning Buffalo Wild Wings are (or will be, when filed) available free of charge at http://www.sec.gov and http://ir.buffalowildwings.com. Shareholders should read carefully the definitive proxy statement and any other relevant documents that Buffalo Wild Wings files with the SEC when they become available before making any voting decision because they contain important information.
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| Item 9.01. | Financial Statement and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits.
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| Exhibit | | Description |
| 99.1 | | Press Release dated June 2, 2017. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| | | BUFFALO WILD WINGS, INC. |
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| Date: June 2, 2017 | By | /s/ Emily C. Decker |
| | | Emily C. Decker |
| | | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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| Exhibit No. | | Description | | Method of Filing |
| 99.1 | | Press Release dated June 2, 2017. | | Furnished Electronically |
