-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, T5B8WffS63XTB6ewJHXxHHgRQjV8ERXBpb6FKGKk+temDlkpYJgkeLKRTxU6Fi32 wwQCSpmjFx2QQJqlHrJh4Q== 0001157523-06-002620.txt : 20060314 0001157523-06-002620.hdr.sgml : 20060314 20060313181659 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001157523-06-002620 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20060313 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20060314 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20060313 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000069891 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: BOTTLED & CANNED SOFT DRINKS CARBONATED WATERS [2086] IRS NUMBER: 592605822 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0430 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-14170 FILM NUMBER: 06683189 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE NORTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE STREET 2: BUILDING A 4TH FLOOR CITY: FORT LAUDERDALE STATE: FL ZIP: 33324 BUSINESS PHONE: 3055810922 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1 NORTH UNIVERSITY DR CITY: PLANTATION STATE: FL ZIP: 33324 8-K 1 a5101171.txt NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP. 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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): March 13, 2006 -------------- National Beverage Corp. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-14170 59-2605822 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) One North University Drive Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33324 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (954) 581-0922 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) 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): |_| Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |_| Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition On March 13, 2006, National Beverage Corp. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended January 28, 2006. This release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated March 13, 2006 announcing the Company's earnings for the third quarter ended January 28, 2006. 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. National Beverage Corp. ----------------------- (Registrant) Date: March 13, 2006 /s/ Dean A. McCoy ----------------- Dean A. McCoy Senior Vice President - Chief Accounting Officer EXHIBIT INDEX 99.1 Press release dated March 13, 2006 announcing the Company's earnings for the third quarter ended January 28, 2006. EX-99.1 2 a5101171ex99-1.txt EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 National Beverage Corp. Posts Largest Third Quarter Results FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 13, 2006--National Beverage Corp. (AMEX:FIZ) today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended January 28, 2006. Compared to the third quarter of the prior year: -- Revenues grew 6% to $109.6 million; -- Earnings per Share increased to $.06 from $.02; -- Cash Dividend of $1.00 was paid January 27, 2006; -- Common Stock 5-year yield return of 124%, includes $2.00 in cash dividends.(a) "I am pleased to announce one of the strongest winter quarters in our company's history. Even excluding the $.02 per share effect of the previously disclosed sweetener settlement, significant growth of our Rip It energy beverage line and strong results for our LaCroix premium waters plus our flagship Shasta flavor line growth...drove impressive top line and operating income performance," stated Nick A. Caporella, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Our recently introduced Rip It and PowerBlast energy powders have created much excitement in the industry," continued Mr. Caporella. "National Beverage will be first with coast-to-coast distribution of these unique --'to go' powdered energy fuel and vitamin enhancers!" "Our strategy to develop higher-margin products marketed within special distribution channels, and maintaining pricing discipline within our core carbonated-soft-drink business...is working," concluded Mr. Caporella. National Beverage is a TOTAL BEVERAGE COMPANY that produces energy drinks and powders, soft drinks, bottled waters, juices and juice products, and is highly recognized for a line of refreshing flavors through its popular brands: Shasta(R), Faygo(R), Ritz(R), Everfresh(R), Mr. Pure(R), LaCroix(R) and Rip It(R). Fun, Flavor and Vitality . . . the National Beverage Way National Beverage Corp. Consolidated Results for the Three Months and Nine Months Ended January 28, 2006 and January 29, 2005 (in thousands, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended ----------------------- ----------------------- January 28, January 29, January 28, January 29, 2006 2005 2006 2005 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net Sales $109,587 $103,511 $383,452 $374,881 =========== =========== =========== =========== Net Income $ 2,297 $ 586 $ 16,554 $ 13,562 =========== =========== =========== =========== Net Income Per Share: Basic $ .06 $ .02 $ .44 $ .36 =========== =========== =========== =========== Diluted $ .06 $ .02 $ .43 $ .35 =========== =========== =========== =========== Average Common Shares Outstanding: Basic 37,860 37,578 37,728 37,571 =========== =========== =========== =========== Diluted 38,325 38,266 38,283 38,257 =========== =========== =========== =========== (a) Based on closing stock price on January 31, 2006 vs. January 31, 2001. This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include fluctuations in costs, changes in consumer preferences and other items described in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and the Company undertakes no obligations to update the forward-looking statements. CONTACT: National Beverage Corp., Fort Lauderdale Grace A. Keene, 954-581-0922 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----