-----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, KwmZjAH4+A8+J+W3Sd/uUi6821r43M1Bj84kFMyvqTJ5OvtRZA/fBjaPOLRi9XQh itkBiXjsIG7jMbtc07xy8A== 0001193125-07-153344.txt : 20070711 0001193125-07-153344.hdr.sgml : 20070711 20070711161706 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-07-153344 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20070710 ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20070711 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070711 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CENTRAL EUROPEAN DISTRIBUTION CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001046880 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: WHOLESALE-BEER, WINE & DISTILLED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES [5180] IRS NUMBER: 541865271 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-24341 FILM NUMBER: 07974436 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO BALA PLAZA STREET 2: SUITE 300 CITY: BALA CYNWYD STATE: PA ZIP: 19004 BUSINESS PHONE: 6106607817 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO BALA PLAZA STREET 2: SUITE 300 CITY: BALA CYNWYD STATE: PA ZIP: 19004 8-K 1 d8k.htm FORM 8-K Form 8-K

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) – July 10, 2007

 


CENTRAL EUROPEAN DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 


 

DELAWARE   0-24341   54-18652710

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

  (Commission File Number)  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

Two Bala Plaza, Suite 300

Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania

  19004
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

(610) 660-7817

(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:

 

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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On July 10, 2007, Central European Distribution Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing, among other things, that the Company had raised its full year 2007 fully diluted earnings per share and net sales guidance and released its full year 2008 fully diluted earnings per share and net sales guidance.

The information contained in this Form 8-K and the press release shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

 

99.1    Press Release issued by Central European Distribution Corporation on July 10, 2007.


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Central European Distribution Corporation has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

CENTRAL EUROPEAN DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION
By:  

/s/ Chris Biedermann

  Chris Biedermann
  Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Date: July 11, 2007


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.  

Description

99.1   Press Release issued by Central European Distribution Corporation on July 10, 2007
EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

Central European Distribution Corporation Raises Full Year 2007 Guidance;

Releases Full Year 2008 Guidance

Bala Cynwyd, Pa., July 10, 2007 Central European Distribution Corporation (Nasdaq: CEDC) today announced it has raised its full year 2007 fully diluted earnings per share guidance from $1.50 - $1.66 to $1.56 - $1.72 and full year 2007 net sales revenue from $1.05-$1.10 billion to $1.10 - $1.15 billion.

William V. Carey, President and CEO, stated “We continue to see strong underlying growth in our core brands both produced and imported. Additionally, we have seen continued downward pressure on raw spirit pricing in the first half of 2007 which has had a positive impact on our operating profit. Forecasted GDP growth in Poland from 6-6.5% for the rest of the year should continue to drive consumer demand for premium brands, which we are well-positioned to benefit from. These positive trends put us in a strong position heading into 2008.”

The Company also released its full year 2008 fully diluted earnings per share guidance of $2.00 to $2.10 and full year net sales guidance of $1.20 billion to $1.30 billion.

The 2007 and 2008 guidance given above does not factor in the impact of any potential new acquisitions in Poland and the region, or exchange rate movements related to the Company’s Senior Secured Notes. The number of shares used to calculate the 2008 fully diluted earnings per share guidance is 40.8 million

CEDC is the largest vodka producer in Poland and produces the Absolwent, Zubrowka, Bols and Soplica brands, among others. CEDC currently exports Zubrowka to many markets around the world. CEDC also produces and distributes Royal Vodka, the number one selling vodka in Hungary.

CEDC also is the leading distributor and the leading importer of alcoholic beverages in Poland and Hungary. In Poland, CEDC operates 16 distribution centers and 76 satellite branches and imports many of the world’s leading brands, including brands such as Remy Martin, Jagermeister, Metaxa, Jim Beam, Sauza Tequila, Grant’s, E&J Gallo, Sutter Home, Torres, Penfolds and Concha y Toro wines, Corona, Foster’s, and Guinness Stout beers and Evian.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of CEDC to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. CEDC undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise unless required to do so by the securities laws. Investors are referred to the


full discussion of risks and uncertainties included in CEDC’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, and in other documents filed by CEDC with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contact:

James Archbold

Director of Investor Relations

Central European Distribution Corporation

610-660-7817

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