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): April 2, 2013
CHANTICLEER HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | 000-29507 | 20-2932652 |
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification) |
11220 Elm Lane, Suite 203, Charlotte, NC 28277
(Address of principal executive office) (zip code)
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(Former address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
(704)
366-5122
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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ITEM 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On April 2, 2013, Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. issued a press release announcing its 2012 fourth quarter and full year financial results. A copy of the press release is furnished not filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press release dated April 2, 2013.
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.
Date: April 2, 2013
Chanticleer Holdings, Inc.
By: /s/ Michael D. Pruitt
Michael D. Pruitt
Chief Executive Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description | Manner of Filing |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated April 2, 2013 | Furnished Electronically |