As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 16, 2012
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 15, 2012
B&G Foods, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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13-3918742 |
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Four Gatehall Drive, Parsippany, New Jersey |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (973) 401-6500
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:
¨ 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.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On February 16, 2012, B&G Foods, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2011. The information contained in the press release, which is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1, is incorporated by reference herein and is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition” and Item 7.01, “Regulation FD Disclosure.”
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On February 15, 2012, B&G Foods’ Board of Directors increased our company’s quarterly dividend 17.4% from $0.23 to $0.27 per share of common stock. On an annualized basis, the dividend increased from $0.92 to $1.08 per share. The next quarterly dividend will be payable on April 30, 2012 to shareholders of record as of March 30, 2012.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Press Release dated February 16, 2012, furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 |
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.
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Dated: February 16, 2012 |
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/s/ Robert C. Cantwell |
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Robert C. Cantwell |
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Executive Vice President of Finance and |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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