-----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, M4aiPlGo9ReKBsHWG3nQGtVDMgype+lvN19SNddcGsbmImHqXMvGBKZuYu5Zo5O+ 3NxM/JzWGGPKRgEJl939Zg== 0001019687-04-000219.txt : 20040204 0001019687-04-000219.hdr.sgml : 20040204 20040204163012 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001019687-04-000219 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20040204 ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 20040204 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: HOT TOPIC INC /CA/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001017712 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-APPAREL & ACCESSORY STORES [5600] IRS NUMBER: 770198182 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 0130 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-28784 FILM NUMBER: 04567174 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 18305 EAST SAN JOSE AVENUE CITY: CITY OF INDUSTRY STATE: CA ZIP: 91748 BUSINESS PHONE: 6268394681 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 18305 EAST SAN JOSE AVENUE CITY: CITY OF INDUSTRY STATE: CA ZIP: 91768 8-K 1 hottopic_8k-020404.txt 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) February 4, 2004 HOT TOPIC, INC. --------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) California 0-28784 77-0198182 ----------- ------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 18305 E. San Jose Avenue, City of Industry, California 91748 ------------------------------------------------------ ----- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (626) 839-4681 ---------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION. The information in this Current Report is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing. Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of a press release that Hot Topic, Inc. issued on February 4, 2004 reporting, among other things, its sales for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2003 (quarter ended January 31, 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. Hot Topic, Inc. /s/ James McGinty ----------------- James McGinty Chief Financial Officer and Secretary February 4, 2004 EX-99.1 3 hottopic_8kex99-1.txt Exhibit 99.1 ** NEWS RELEASE ** Contact: Hot Topic, Inc. Mr. Jim McGinty, CFO 626-839-4681 x2675 jmcginty@hottopic.com --------------------- HOT TOPIC, INC. REPORTS 8.5% FOURTH QUARTER COMPARABLE STORE SALES INCREASE INCLUDING 4.7% COMP INCREASE FOR JANUARY CITY of INDUSTRY, CA, February 4, 2004 -- Hot Topic, Inc. (Nasdaq National Market: HOTT) announced net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003 increased 31% to $194.1 million from net sales of $148.3 million for the thirteen weeks ended February 1, 2003. Comparable store sales for the fourth quarter increased 8.5% from last year. Comparable Store Net Sales Sales Increase This Last (millions) % Increase Year Year January $33.0 27% 4.7% 13.7% Fourth Quarter $194.1 31% 8.5% 9.7% Fiscal Year $572.0 29% 7.4% 5.0% For more detailed information on January sales results, please call 626-771-0006 to listen to a recorded commentary. Additionally, a conference call to discuss fourth quarter and fiscal year results, business trends and other matters is scheduled for March 3, 2004 at 4:30 PM (ET). The conference call number is 800-370-0869, and will be accessible to all interested parties. It will also be webcast at www.companyboardroom.com. A replay will be available at 877-519-4471, pass code 4469206, for approximately 10 days. Hot Topic, Inc. is a national mall-based specialty retailer of music-licensed and music-influenced apparel, accessories and gift items for young men and women principally between the ages of 12 and 22. Torrid, the Company's second concept, is a mall-based specialty retailer of plus-size fashion-forward apparel and accessories that targets young women principally between the ages of 15 and 29. The Company currently operates 502 Hot Topic stores in 49 states and Puerto Rico, 52 Torrid stores and Internet stores www.hottopic.com and www.torrid.com. Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements, including statements relating to financial results, guidance, projections and other financial performance, and managing growth. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, including risks and uncertainties associated with meeting expected financial results, management of growth, relationships with mall developers and operators, the risk that available cash or mall space will not be adequate for planned expansion, fluctuations in sales and comparable store sales results, risks and uncertainties with respect to new store openings including risks associated with the Company's new store concepts and Internet stores, music and fashion trends, competition from other retailers, uncertainties generally associated with specialty retailing, the effect of economic conditions, the effect of severe weather or natural disasters, political and/or social changes or events that could negatively impact shopping patterns and/or mall traffic as well as other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 1, 2003 and its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 1, 2003. The historical results achieved are not necessarily indicative of the future prospects of the Company. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----