SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 27, 2003 PEET'S COFFEE & TEA, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Washington 0-32233 91-0863396 (State of jurisdiction) (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 1400 Park Avenue Emeryville, California 94608-3520 (Address of principal executive offices and zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (510) 594-2100 ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION. On October 27, 2003, Peet's Coffee & Tea, Inc. (the "Company"), announced via press release guidance with respect to the Company's financial results for the third quarter ended September 28, 2003. A copy of the Company's press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Peet's Coffee & Tea, Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. PEET'S COFFEE & TEA, INC. Dated: October 27, 2003 By: /s/ Thomas Cawley ----------------------- Thomas Cawley Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION - ------ ------ ----------- 99.1 Press release, dated October 27, 2003.