FY04 8K 10/21/04

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):  October 12, 2004

SONIC CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
0-18859
(Commission File Number)
73-1371046
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
     

300 Johnny Bench Drive
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

73104
(Zip Code)

(405) 225-5000
(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Item 2.02   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

        On October 12, 2004, Sonic Corp. (the “Registrant”) issued a press release announcing its fourth quarter and fiscal year results for 2004. The information in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99 is furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02.

Item 9.01   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

    (c)       Exhibits.


    99  Press Release, dated October 12, 2004, announcing fourth quarter and fiscal year results for 2004


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.

    REGISTRANT:

 

 

SONIC CORP.

Date: October 12, 2004

 

By:

 

/s/ 
Ronald L. Matlock   
Ronald L. Matlock,
Senior Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary



EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.   Description
     
99   Press Release, dated October 12, 2004 announcing fourth quarter and fiscal year results for 2004