november 21 2006 for immediate release contact brian luscomb 858 571 2229 division vice president corporate communications email jackinthebox com web site www code jack in the box inc reports fourth quarter and fiscal results issues guidance first fy2007 provides long term business outlook announces modified dutch auction tender offer to purchase up 5 million shares san diego nyse jbx today reported that earnings before cumulative effect of an accounting change increased 34 2 or 95 cents per diluted share ended oct 1 compared with 59 same a year ago 109 3 04 91 48 2005 as required by sfas no 123r included expensing stock options whereas did not effective company adopted fasb interpretation 47 conditional asset retirement obligations fin which
