UNITED STATES
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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 9, 2012
DUNKIN’ BRANDS GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
| 001-35258 | 20-4145825 | |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
130 Royall Street
Canton, Massachusetts 02021
(Address of registrant’s principal executive office)
(781) 737-3000
(Registrant’s telephone number)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 9, 2012, Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2011. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
The information contained in this report, including the exhibit attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, regardless of any general incorporation language in any such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
| 99.1 | Press Release of Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. dated February 9, 2012. |
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.
| DUNKIN’ BRANDS GROUP, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Nigel Travis | |
| Nigel Travis | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | ||
Date: February 9, 2012
Index to Exhibits
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release of Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. dated February 9, 2012. | |