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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): April 30, 1999(April 23, 1999)
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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 5.
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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 23, 1999, Hickory Specialties, Inc., a Tennessee
corporation and an indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary of Bob Evans Farms, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation (the "Registrant"), sold substantially all of the assets
associated with its charcoal manufacturing operations to Royal Oak Sales, Inc.,
a Tennessee corporation. Hickory Specialties, Inc. has retained its liquid smoke
flavoring business. The consummation of this transaction is described in the
press release issued on April 23, 1999, which is included herewith as Exhibit
99(a).
On April 23, 1999, Mrs. Giles Country Kitchens, Inc., an Ohio
corporation and an indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary of the Registrant, sold
substantially all of its assets associated with its salad and other food
products production, sale and distribution business to Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.,
an Oregon corporation. The consummation of this transaction is described in the
press release issued on April 23, 1999, which is included herewith 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
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99(a) Press Release issued April 23, 1999
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ITEM 8. CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 9. SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES PURSUANT TO REGULATIONS.
Not Applicable.
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SIGNATURES
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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: April 30, 1999 By: /s/ Donald J. Radkoski
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Donald J. Radkoski, Group Vice
President, Treasurer and Chief
Financial Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.
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99(a) Press Release Issued April 23, 1999 *
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*Filed herewith
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