-----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, GpX/UXlMChV0XD8NKEYD77ROrRc074J7JqpajpF1JlIPvlL52WPd8O/NICTOcf02 AdkRqQk3YSg1izjQMmA5GA== 0000930413-06-008030.txt : 20061116 0000930413-06-008030.hdr.sgml : 20061116 20061115211700 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000930413-06-008030 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20061116 FILED AS OF DATE: 20061116 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20061115 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: COOLBRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001005531 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ICE CREAM & FROZEN DESSERTS [2024] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: A5 FISCAL YEAR END: 1228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 6-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-27476 FILM NUMBER: 061221468 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 8300 WOODBINE AVE 5TH FL STREET 2: MARKHAM ONTARIO CITY: CANADA L3R 9Y7 STATE: A6 BUSINESS PHONE: 5167379700 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 8300 WOODBINE AVENUE STREET 2: MARKHAM ONTARIO CITY: CANADA L3R 9Y7 STATE: A6 ZIP: L3R 9Y7 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: YOGEN FRUZ WORLD WIDE INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19960103 6-K 1 c45336_6-k.htm

FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of November, 2006


Commission File No.
000-27476

CoolBrands International Inc.

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

8300 Woodbine Avenue, Markham, Ontario Canada L3R 9Y7

(Address of principal executive offices)

           Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F [X] Form 40-F [ ]

           Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) ________

           Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7) ________

           Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes [   ] No [X]

           If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule
12g3-2(b):82-_________



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.

       
COOLBRANDS 
INTERNATIONAL INC. 
 
Date:  November 16, 2006 
By:  /s/ David Stein           
Name: David Stein 
Title: Co-Chairman and CEO 



INDEX TO EXHIBITS
   
99.1      Registrant’s Press Release regarding the agreement between its subsidiary, Eskimo Pie Frozen Distribution, Inc. (“EPFD”), and Southwest Traders, Inc. to sell EPFD’s "direct store door" frozen distribution assets in Florida, California, Oregon and Washington.
 

EX-99.1 2 c45336_ex99-1.htm

Exhibit 99.1

NEWS FROM:
COOLBRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC.

8300 Woodbine Avenue, 5th Floor  Contact: David J. Stein 
Markham, Ontario, Canada, L3R 9Y7  Telephone: (631) 737-9700(x216) 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 14, 2006

Toronto, Canada, November 14, 2006 – CoolBrands International Inc. (“CoolBrands”) (TSX: COB.A) announced today that its subsidiary, Eskimo Pie Frozen Distribution, Inc. (“EPFD”), has entered into definitive agreements to sell its "direct store door" (DSD) frozen distribution assets in Florida, California, Oregon and Washington to Southwest Traders, Inc. for net consideration of approximately US$5 million. The sale is expected to close on November 17, 2006. Net proceeds from the sale will be used to repay a portion of CoolBrands’ borrowings.

About CoolBrands International: CoolBrands International Inc. markets a broad range of ice creams and frozen snacks under a family of brands, including Eskimo Pie®, Godiva® Ice Cream, Disney® Frozen Snacks, Whole Fruit™ Sorbet, Snapple® On Ice Pops, Tropicana® Fruit Bars, Crayola® Color Pops, Yoplait® Frozen Yogurt and many other well recognized brand names. CoolBrands also markets fresh yogurt products, including Breyers® Fruit on the Bottom, Probiotics Plus Light and Creme Savers® cup yogurt varieties. CoolBrands' Foodservice Division manufactures and sells premium soft serve ice cream and frozen yogurt to the foodservice industry. Eskimo Pie and Whole Fruit are trademarks of CoolBrands, all other marks are used under license.

For more information about CoolBrands, visit www.coolbrandsinc.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding, among other things, statements relating to goals, plans and projections regarding the Company’s financial position and business strategy. These statements may be identified by the fact that they use such words as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and involve inherent risks and uncertainties, including factors that could delay, divert or change any of them, and could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from current expectations. These factors include, among other things, market factors, competitive product development and promotional activity, the level of consumer interest in the Company’s products, product costing, the weather, the performance of management, including management’s ability to implement its plans as contemplated, the Company’s relationship with its customers, franchisees, licensees and licensors, governmental regulations and legislation and litigation. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


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