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) November 14, 2006
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APPLEBEE'S INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
DELAWARE 000-17962 43-1461763
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
4551 W. 107th Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66207
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(913) 967-4000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
None
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On November 14, 2006, Applebee's International, Inc. (the "Company") issued a
press release entitled "Applebee's International Announces Additional $150
Million Stock Repurchase Authorization; Provides Initial 2007 Outlook." The
release contains information regarding our initial 2007 outlook and is attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 8.01 Other Events
The release also contains information regarding an additional stock repurchase
authorization.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed herewith:
99.1 Applebee's International Announces Additional $150 Million Stock
Repurchase Authorization; Provides Initial 2007 Outlook
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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.
APPLEBEE'S INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: November 14, 2006 By:/s/ Steven K. Lumpkin
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Steven K. Lumpkin
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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