form8k71508.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): July 11, 2008
 
 
THE STEAK N SHAKE COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
INDIANA
 0-8445
37-0684070
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission File
Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
     
 
36 S. Pennsylvania Street, Suite 500
Indianapolis, Indiana
46204
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
   
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (317) 633-4100
 
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
 
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Item 5.02.  Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
    
    On July 11, 2008, The Steak n Shake Company (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that Jeffrey A. Blade, the Company's Interim President, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, has resigned his positions with the Company and its affiliated entities effective immediately in order to pursue other interests.  The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and the information set forth therein is incorporated herein by reference as part of this item.
 
    In conjunction with his resignation, Mr. Blade entered into an agreement with the Company which supersedes all other severance or employment agreements.  Under the agreement, Mr. Blade will receive as severance compensation an amount equal to his current annual salary and up to $12,000 to be used for outplacement services.  The foregoing is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1, and the information set forth therein is incorporated herein by reference as part of this item.
 
    On July 11, 2008, the Company appointed Duane Geiger to serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer in addition to his current role of Vice President and Controller.  No modifications in Mr. Geiger’s compensation accompanied this change in duties. 
 
 
Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  
Exhibits
   
Exhibit No. 
Description
   
10.1  Resignation and Complete General Release Agreement between the Steak n Shake Company and Jeffrey A. Blade dated July 11, 2008.
   
99.1  Press Release, dated July 11, 2008, issued by the Company
 
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.
 
THE STEAK N SHAKE COMPANY
 
By: /s/ Wayne L. Kelley
Wayne L. Kelley
Interim Chief Executive Officer
 
Dated: July 15, 2008