a50864991.htm

UNITED STATES
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):
May 13, 2014

Commission File Number:  0-21660

PAPA JOHN’S INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
Delaware
 
61-1203323
 
 
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification
 
 
incorporation or organization)
 
Number)
 

2002 Papa Johns Boulevard
Louisville, Kentucky  40299-2367
(Address of principal executive offices)

(502) 261-7272
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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)

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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 5.02.  Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On May 13, 2014, Anthony N. Thompson resigned his position as President and Chief Operating Officer of Papa John’s International, Inc. (the "Company") to accept the role of chief executive officer of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. Mr. Thompson reported to the Company's Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John H. Schnatter.
 
 
 

 

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 thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
PAPA JOHN’S INTERNATIONAL, INC.
   
 
(Registrant)
   
Date: May 13, 2014
/s/ Lance F. Tucker
 
Lance F. Tucker
 
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer,
  Chief Administrative Officer and Treasurer