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
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| Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | | August 1, 2008 |
Landry's Restaurants, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | 000-22150 | 76-0405386 |
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(State or other jurisdiction | _____________
(Commission | ______________
(I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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| 1510 West Loop South, Houston, Texas | | 77027 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) | | ___________
(Zip Code) |
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | | 713-850-1010 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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 8.01 Other Events.
The "go-shop" process conducted on the Company’s behalf by Cowen and Company ("Cowen"), the independent financial advisor to the special committee of independent directors of the Company, has ended. During the "go-shop" period, Cowen held a variety of discussions with potential transaction partners and no proposals were received from anyone. During the "go-shop" period, the Company was permitted to initiate, solicit and encourage alternative proposals until July 31, 2008. With the expiration of the "go-shop" period and with the absence of any proposal from any other party, the Company is continuing to work with Fertitta Holdings, Inc. to complete the merger in a timely manner, subject to satisfaction of the conditions set forth in the merger agreement.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated August 1, 2008
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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| | | Landry's Restaurants, Inc. |
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| August 1, 2008 | | By: | | Steven L. Scheinthal
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| | | | | Name: Steven L. Scheinthal |
| | | | | Title: Executive Vice President and General Counsel |
Exhibit Index
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99.1 | | Press Release dated August 1, 2008 |
