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 30, 2007
DAVE & BUSTERS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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2481 Manana Drive
Dallas TX 75220
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: (214) 357-9588
Check the appropriate box if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the reporting obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
On March 30, 2007, Dave & Busters, Inc. (Registrant) announced Starlette Johnson has been named President and Chief Operating Officer, effective April 2, 2007. Ms. Johnson, 43, has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Strategic Officer since June 2006. From 2004 to June 2006, she was an independent consultant to restaurant, retail and retail services companies. From 1995 to 2004, she served in various capacities (most recently as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategic Officer) of Brinker International, Inc.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Press Release dated March 30, 2007. |
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.
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Date: April 4, 2007 |
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/s/ Jay L. Tobin |
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Jay L. Tobin |
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For further information contact: Jeff Elliott or Geralyn DeBusk Halliburton Investor Relations 972-458-8000 |
Dave & Busters, Inc. Names President, Chief Operating Officer
DALLASMarch 30, 2007Steve King, Chief Executive Officer of Dave & Busters, today announced the promotion of Starlette Johnson to President and Chief Operating Officer. During the past nine months, in her role as Chief Strategic Officer, Ms. Johnson assisted Mr. King in formulating the strategy for the future growth of the Company.
Prior to joining Dave & Busters, Ms. Johnson served as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategic Officer for Brinker International. In that role, she had responsibility for the Companys emerging concepts, which at the time included On The Border and Corner Bakery. Previously, she served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Vice President of Strategic Development for Brinker.
Starlette brings outstanding experience to our team as we prepare for accelerating our growth. She has broad experience across the spectrum of strategy, operations, human resources and new store development, which will be critical to our future success, stated Mr. King.
Celebrating over 24 years of operations, Dave & Busters was founded in 1982 and is one of the countrys leading upscale restaurant/entertainment concepts with 48 locations throughout the United States and in Canada. More information on the Company is available on the Companys Web site, www.daveandbusters.com.
Safe Harbor Statements Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
Statements in this press release regarding Dave & Busters business which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Risk Factors in the Companys Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed July 26, 2006, SEC File Number 333-136040.