form8k_031010.htm
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): March 11, 2010
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THE STEAK N SHAKE COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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INDIANA |
0-8445 |
37-0684070 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
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175 East Houston Street, Suite 1300
San Antonio, Texas |
78205 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
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(317) 633-4100 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code |
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Not Applicable |
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) |
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 1.01 |
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. |
On March 11, 2010, Steak n Shake Operations, Inc. (“Subsidiary”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Steak n Shake Company (the “Company”), entered into a First Amendment to the Credit Agreement between Subsidiary and Fifth Third Bank. The First Amendment eliminates the requirement to maintain a minimum liquidity
and eliminates the restriction on dividends from Subsidiary to the Company so long as no event of default by Subsidiary as measured on a cumulative basis at the end of each such fiscal quarter. The First Amendment will be included as an exhibit to the Company’s next periodic report.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
| THE STEAK N SHAKE COMPANY |
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By: |
/s/ Duane E. Geiger |
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| Duane E. Geiger |
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| Interim Chief Financial Officer, Vice President and Controller |
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| Dated: March 11, 2010 |
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