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): February 1, 2012
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware |
1-32731 |
84-1219301 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
1401 Wynkoop Street, Suite 500
Denver, CO 80202
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (303) 595-4000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 1, 2012 Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. issued a press release announcing earnings and other financial results for its fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2011, and that management would review these results in a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time on February 1, 2012.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On February 1, 2012, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has authorized repurchases of Chipotle common stock with a total aggregate purchase price of $100 million, exclusive of commissions. This repurchase authorization is in addition to previously-announced repurchase authorizations totaling $300 million. The Board’s authorization of the repurchase program may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit 99.1 | Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Press Release, dated February 1, 2012 |
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.
| Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. | ||||
| February 1, 2012 |
By: | /s/ John R. Hartung | ||
| Name: John R. Hartung | ||||
| Title: Chief Financial Officer | ||||
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit 99.1 | Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Press Release, dated February 1, 2012 |