8-K: Current report filing
Published on January 10, 2000
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):
January 3, 2000
PAPA JOHN'S INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 61-1203323
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer identification
incorporation or organization) number)
2002 Papa John's Boulevard
Louisville, Kentucky 40299-2334
(Address of principal executive offices)
(502) 261-7272
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 5. Other Events
On January 3, 2000, a federal court judge in Dallas ruled that Papa John's can
no longer use its "Better Ingredients. Better Pizza." trademarked slogan. Papa
John's plans to appeal the ruling. The potential impact of the ruling on the
company's fourth quarter and full-year 1999 earnings is currently being
evaluated by management. The judge also permanently enjoined Pizza Hut from
broadcasting advertising, in any form, which compares any component of Pizza
Hut's pizza to a like component of Papa John's pizza. This summary of the
attached press release is qualified in its entirety by the complete text of such
document, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release dated January 3, 2000.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant had duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
PAPA JOHN'S INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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(Registrant)
Date: January 10, 2000 /s/ E. Drucilla Milby
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E. Drucilla Milby
Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No.
99.1 Press Release dated January 3, 2000