UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 2, 2007
Luby's, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-8308 74-1335253
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number)
13111 Northwest Freeway, Suite 600
Houston, TX 77040
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(713) 329-6800
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)
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ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FAIR DISCLOSURE
As part of the Company's ongoing commitment to enhancing shareholder value, the
Board of Directors regularly considers a range of strategies to continue to
improve the Company's operational and financial performance.
The Board has determined that, at this time, the continued execution of the
strategic growth plan is in the best interests of the Company and all
shareholders and provides the greatest opportunity to create long-term
shareholder value. Key elements of the strategic plan include the following:
investing in its existing restaurants; growing Luby's footprint using the
recently introduced new prototype, with a target of building 45 to 50 new
restaurants over the next five years; and expanding its culinary services
business.
The Board recently considered alternate strategies including, among other
things, a sale leaseback program of the company-owned real estate. The Board
believes that by maintaining ownership of existing properties, rather than
leasing those properties, the Company generates better operating margins and
greater cash flow returns, better positioning the Company for growth.
The Board also believes that the Company's current capital structure provides
the right combination of stability and flexibility. The Board will continue to
regularly evaluate the best use of the Company's capital with the goal of
enhancing value for all shareholders.
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.
LUBY'S, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: October 2, 2007 By: /s/ Christopher J. Pappas
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Christopher J. Pappas
President and Chief Executive Officer