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): May 30, 2003 DAVE & BUSTER'S, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits. The following are filed as Exhibits to this Report. 99.1 Dave & Buster's, Inc. Press Release dated May 30, 2003 ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. On May 30, 2003, the Company issued a news release regarding the election of a new Senior Vice President - Marketing. A copy of the news release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1. Limitation on Incorporation by Reference: In accordance with general instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this report is furnished under Item 9 and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. 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. DAVE & BUSTER'S, INC. Date: May 30, 2003 By: /s/ W. C. Hammett, Jr. ------------------------------------ W.C. Hammett, Jr., Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT 99.1 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Investor Relations 214.904.2288 MARIA MILLER JOINS DAVE & BUSTER'S AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT - MARKETING ~ PROVEN MARKETING PROFESSIONAL TO FOCUS ON REVENUE GROWTH ~ DALLAS (May 30, 2003) -- Dave & Buster's, Inc. (NYSE: DAB) announced that Maria Miller has joined the Company as Senior Vice President - Marketing effective May 19, 2003. Ms. Miller brings over 20 years of successful, strategic marketing expertise across a range of industries including consumer products, financial services, travel and e-commerce. Her management career includes executive-level marketing responsibilities including Senior Vice President of Marketing for Avis Rent A Car and Vice President - Platinum Card Operations for American Express, as well as brand management experience at American Cyanamid and General Foods. Most recently she was involved with an Internet start-up and was a principal and co-founder of a marketing and business development consulting firm. "Our operations focus is two-fold: improve the performance of our stores and increase revenues," said Buster Corley, co-founder, CEO and COO of Dave & Buster's. "As discussed in earlier news releases, we are already implementing strategies to improve our performance, and Maria will lead our marketing team toward our goal of revenue growth. She brings a wealth of successful experience in top-notch companies that will be very beneficial for us." "We are confident that Maria can develop and implement the type of marketing strategies we need," said Dave Corriveau, co-founder and president of Dave & Buster's. "She will be responsible for creating programs that will increase traffic and sales at our stores, and she's got the support of the entire management team." "I'm delighted to be joining a company with such an exciting, proven concept," said Miller. "Dave & Buster's has serious food, outrageous fun and they know how to execute their business. We will be developing programs to attract even more guests to the terrific things that Dave & Buster's has to offer. It's great to be part of such a motivated, professional team." Celebrating over 20 years of operations, Dave & Buster's was founded in 1982 and is one of the country's leading upscale, restaurant/entertainment concepts, with 32 Dave & Buster's locations throughout the United States. Additionally, Dave & Buster's has international agreements for the Pacific Rim, Canada, the Middle East and Mexico. ###