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): May 13, 2004 (May 11, 2004)
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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.
(a) and (b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits:
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 May 11, 2004,
announcing same-store sales for the fiscal 2004 month of
April, updated earnings guidance, a quarterly dividend for the
fourth fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2004 and share
repurchase authorization.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On May 11, 2004, Bob Evans Farms, Inc. issued a news release announcing
same-store sales for the fiscal 2004 month of April, a quarterly dividend for
the fourth fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2004 and share repurchase
authorization. A copy of this news release is included as Exhibit 99.
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 11, 2004, Bob Evans Farms, Inc. issued a news release announcing
updated earnings guidance for the fiscal 2004. A copy of this news release is
included as Exhibit 99.
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99
furnished herewith, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for
purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange
Act") or otherwise subject to the liability of that Section, nor shall such
information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any registration
statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933 or the
Exchange Act, except as otherwise stated in such filing.
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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: May 13, 2004 By: /s/ Donald J. Radkoski
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Donald J. Radkoski
Chief Financial Officer,
Treasurer and Secretary
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated May 13, 2004
Bob Evans Farms, Inc.
Exhibit No. Description
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99 News Release issued by Bob Evans Farms, Inc. on May 11, 2004.