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): August 6, 2003
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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 (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
3776 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43207
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(614) 491-2225
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(a) and (b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits:
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The following exhibit is included pursuant to Item 9. Regulation FD
Disclosure and Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition of Form
8-K:
99 News Release issued by Bob Evans Farms, Inc. on August 5,
2003, announcing same-store sales for the fiscal 2004 month of
July (i.e., the five weeks ended July 25, 2003), updated
earnings expectations for the first fiscal quarter ended July
25, 2003 and a quarterly dividend for the first fiscal quarter
ended July 25, 2003.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
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On August 5, 2003, Bob Evans Farms, Inc. issued a news release
reporting same-store sales for the fiscal 2004 month of July (i.e., the five
weeks ended July 25, 2003) and a quarterly dividend for the first fiscal quarter
ended July 25, 2003. A copy of this news release is included as Exhibit 99.
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
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On August 5, 2003, Bob Evans Farms, Inc. issued a news release
announcing updated earnings expectations and information related to same-store
sales for the first fiscal quarter ended July 25, 2003. A copy of this news
release is included as Exhibit 99.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
BOB EVANS FARMS, INC.
Dated: August 6, 2003 By: /s/ Donald J. Radkoski
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Donald J. Radkoski
Chief Financial Officer,
Treasurer and Secretary
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated August 6, 2003
Bob Evans Farms, Inc.
Exhibit No. Description
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99 News Release issued by Bob Evans Farms, Inc.
on August 5, 2003.
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