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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): May 2, 2001 (April 27, 2001)
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BOB EVANS FARMS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 0-1667 31-4421866
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
3776 SOUTH HIGH STREET, COLUMBUS, OHIO 43207
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (614) 491-2225
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NOT APPLICABLE
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Index to Exhibits is on Page 4.
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ITEM 1. CHANGES IN CONTROL OF REGISTRANT.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 2. ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 3. BANKRUPTCY OR RECEIVERSHIP.
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT.
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On April 27, 2001, Bob Evans Farms Inc. announced that Stewart K. Owens
became Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bob Evans Farms, Inc. as outlined
in the succession plan announced in August 1999. Owens succeeded Daniel E. Evans
as Chairman of the Board of Directors. The news release issued by the Company on
April 27, 2001 describing this announcement is included with this filing as
Exhibit 99(a).
ITEM 6. RESIGNATIONS OF REGISTRANT'S DIRECTORS.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(a) None required.
(b) None required.
(c) Exhibits.
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
99(a) Press Release issued April 27, 2001
ITEM 8. CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 9. SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES PURSUANT TO REGULATIONS.
Not Applicable.
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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.
BOB EVANS FARMS, INC.
Date: May 2, 2001 By: /s/ Tod Spornhauer
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Tod Spornhauer, Vice President of Finance and
Controller
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.
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99(a) Press Release Issued April 27, 2001 *
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*Filed herewith
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