UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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 3, 2010
DineEquity, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware |
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001-15283 |
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95-3038279 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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450 North Brand, Glendale, California |
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91203 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
(818) 240-6055
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not applicable
(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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On March 3, 2010, Registrant issued a press release announcing its fourth quarter and fiscal 2009 financial results. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Such information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and is not incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
ITEM 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On March 3, 2010, Registrant issued a press release entitled, “DineEquity, Inc. Provides Financial Performance Guidance for Fiscal 2010.” A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2, and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information set forth in response to this item shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, and is not incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press release of Registrant dated March 3, 2010, re Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2009 Financial Results |
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99.2 |
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Press release of Registrant dated March 3, 2010, re Guidance for Fiscal 2010 |
SIGNATURE
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: March 5, 2010 |
DineEquity, Inc. |
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By: |
/s/ JOHN F. TIERNEY |
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John F. Tierney |
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Chief Financial Officer |