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): | | April 18, 2007 |
CKE Restaurants, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | 1-11313 | 33-0602639 |
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(State or other jurisdiction | _____________
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(I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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| 6307 Carpinteria Ave., Ste. A, Carpinteria, California | | 93013 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) | | ___________
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | | (805)745-7500 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On April 18, 2007, CKE Restaurants, Inc. (the "Company") announced that it will amend its existing senior credit facility, increasing the aggregate amount of the Company’s term loan to $170 million, a $50 million increase, and will use the proceeds to reduce the amount outstanding on its $200 million revolving line of credit facility by $50 million.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On April 18, 2007, the Company issued a press release announcing the credit facility amendment described under Item 1.01 above, and also announcing that its Board of Directors has authorized an expansion of its stock repurchase program. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. This information, including Exhibit 99.1, shall be deemed to be "furnished" in accordance with SEC release numbers 33-8216 and 34-47583.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release, dated April 18, 2007, issued by CKE Restaurants, Inc.
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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| | | CKE Restaurants, Inc. |
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| April 23, 2007 | | By: | | /s/ Theodore Abajian
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| | | | | Name: Theodore Abajian |
| | | | | Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit Index
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press release, dated April 18, 2007, issued by CKE Restaurants, Inc. |
