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): July 7, 2005
STEWART ENTERPRISES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| LOUISIANA | | 1-15449 | | 72-0693290 |
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) | | (Commission
File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
1333 South Clearview Parkway
Jefferson, Louisiana 70121
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(504) 729-1400
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On July 7, 2005, the Company amended its employment agreement with Kenneth C. Budde, President and Chief Executive Officer, to correct an error in the effective date of Mr. Budde’s initial eligibility for a salary increase from September 21, 2006 to September 21, 2005.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
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| Exhibit Number | | Description |
| 10.1 | | Amendment to Employment Agreement entered into as of July 7, 2005 by and between Stewart Enterprises, Inc. and Kenneth C. Budde |
SIGNATURE
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 thereunto duly authorized.
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| | | STEWART ENTERPRISES, INC. |
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| July 7, 2005 | | /s/ Michael G. Hymel |
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| | | Michael G. Hymel |
| | | Vice President |
| | | Corporate Controller |
| | | Chief Accounting Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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| Exhibit Number | | Description |
| 10.1 | | Amendment to Employment Agreement entered into as of July 7, 2005 by and between Stewart Enterprises, Inc. and Kenneth C. Budde |
