SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
February 15, 2006 (February 10, 2006)
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
REDHOOK ALE BREWERY, INCORPORATED
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Washington 0-26542 91-1141254
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) file number) Identification No.)
14300 NE 145th Street, Suite 210
Woodinville, Washington 98072
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Zip Code)
(425) 483-3232
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
On February 10, 2006, Redhook Ale Brewery, Incorporated (the "Company") and U.S.
Bank National Association ("U.S. Bank") entered into the Twelfth Amendment to
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. The amendment, effective as of January
30, 2006, eliminates, as of December 31, 2005, the Tangible Net Worth covenant
of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. All remaining terms and conditions
of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and related loan documents will
remain in full force and effect. In addition to the Amended and Restated Credit
Agreement, the Company maintains an ongoing banking relationship with U.S. Bank.
The Twelfth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement is attached
hereto as Exhibit 10.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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10.1 Twelfth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit
Agreement between U.S. Bank National Association and
Redhook Ale Brewery, Incorporated, dated as of January
30, 2006.
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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.
REDHOOK ALE BREWERY,
INCORPORATED
Dated: February 15, 2006 By: /s/ LORRI L. JONES
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Lorri L. Jones
Principal Accounting Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Exhibit
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10.1 Twelfth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit
Agreement between U.S. Bank National Association and
Redhook Ale Brewery, Incorporated, dated as of January
30, 2006.
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