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): April 30, 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
Item 5. Other Events
Paul E. Avery, a director of the Company, and director and
officer of certain affiliates of the Company, entered into a
stock trading plan on April 30, 2003, in accordance with Rule
10b5-1 to exercise stock options to purchase, and upon exercise
to sell, up to 82,500 shares of the Company's common stock. The
plan provides for option exercises and subsequent sales of
specified share amounts at specific market prices, subject to
specified limitations. Option exercises and sales pursuant to
this plan may begin on April 30, 2003 and will terminate on
August 31, 2003, unless terminated sooner in accordance with the
plan's terms. This plan was established during the Company's
trading "window." In addition, Mr. Avery has informed the Company
that he will publicly disclose any stock exercises and 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: May 1, 2003. By:/s/ Joseph J. Kadow
Joseph J. Kadow, Senior Vice President,
Secretary and General Counsel