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 4, 2003
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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-15935 59-3061413
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(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
incorporation
2202 North Westshore Boulevard, 5th Floor
Tampa, Florida 33607
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (813) 282-1225
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Not applicable.
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
John Timothy Gannon, a director and executive officer of the Company,
and director and officer of certain affiliates of the Company, entered into a
stock trading plan on March 4, 2003, in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 to sell
up to 350,000 shares of the Company's common stock. The plan provides for
sales of specified share amounts at market prices, subject to specified
limitations. Sales pursuant to this plan begin on March 10, 2003 and terminate
on April 30, 2003 unless terminated sooner in accordance with the plan's terms.
This plan was established during the Company's trading "window." In addition,
Mr. Gannon has informed the Company that he will publicly disclose any stock
sales made under the Rule 10b5-1 plan as required by the securities laws.
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.
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE, INC.
DATED: March 4, 2003. By: /s/ Joseph J. Kadow
Joseph J. Kadow, Senior Vice President,
Secretary and General Counsel