-----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, Dj3URffOkyzvEiGvsxrM2MwWnf24yL0s6cekmqa/ugy1e0tFFim3Zo33UJL6TI7H mQYjpgLJf8KtTYxlnLnn6A== 0001193125-05-204696.txt : 20051020 0001193125-05-204696.hdr.sgml : 20051020 20051020105302 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-05-204696 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20051007 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20051020 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20051020 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ACTION PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000747435 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: GAMES, TOYS & CHILDREN'S VEHICLES (NO DOLLS & BICYCLES) [3944] IRS NUMBER: 592095427 STATE OF INCORPORATION: FL FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-13118 FILM NUMBER: 051146544 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1101 NORTH KELLER RD CITY: ORLANDO STATE: FL ZIP: 32810 BUSINESS PHONE: 4074818007 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1101 NORTH KELLER RD CITY: ORLANDO STATE: FL ZIP: 32810 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ACTION PACKETS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19880818 8-K 1 d8k.htm FORM 8-K Form 8-K

 

UNITED STATES

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): October 7, 2005

 


 

Action Products International, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Florida   001-13118   59-2095427
(State of incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

1101 N. Keller Road, Suite E

Orlando, Florida 32810

(Address of principal executive office, including zip code)

 

(407) 481-8007

(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:

 

¨ 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))

 



Section 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 

On October 7, 2005, Action Products International, Inc. (the Company) issued a press release setting forth the Company’s revenues and forecasting increased comparable profit for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

The information in this report, including the exhibit hereto, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The information contained herein and in the accompanying exhibit shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission made by the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired: None

 

(b) Pro Forma Financial Information: None

 

(c) Exhibits:

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description


99.1    Press release, dated October 7, 2005, issued by Action Products International, Inc.

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

ACTION PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By:   /s/    JOHN R. OLIVER        
    John R. Oliver
    Chief Financial Officer

Date: October 20, 2005

EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

 

Press Release

 

Action Products Reports Sales Gains for Third Quarter and Nine Months

Forecasts Strong Profit Improvement for Those Periods

 

ORLANDO, FL – October 7, 2005 –Action Products International, Inc. (NASDAQ-SC: APII), a leading toy designer and manufacturer of educational and positive, non-violent branded toys announced today that unaudited sales results for the third quarter were $2,635,000 vs. $2,392,000 in 2004, a gain of 10.2%. Unaudited sales from the first nine months of 2005 increased to $6,502,000, up 6.7% from $6,092,000 in 2004.

 

Anticipating increased comparable profit for both the third quarter and the first nine months of 2005, management expects to report earnings for both periods by the first week of November. The Company’s goal remains to finish the year reporting profits and a positive sales gain. Long-term debt as of Sept. 30, 2005 has been reduced to less than $70,000 from $460,000 last year, while shareholder equity is expected to be higher along with an improved overall balance sheet. The Company continues to see sales gains for the fourth quarter based on current presold backlogs and increased marketing efforts.

 

Characters from Action’s new ToddWorld™ soft play line, including Todd™, Stella™, and the Stella Deluxe Beauty Set, are currently available, while Sophie™, Pickle™, and the Deluxe Todd & Benny™ Set should ship later this month. Based on the Emmy nominated preschool children’s program on READY SET LEARN! on TLC and the Discovery Kids Channel, ToddWorld’s other licensees include HIT Entertainment for videos and Little, Brown for publishing. Millions of HIT Entertainment DVDs begin shipping this month including a trailer spotlighting Action’s soft play line. With wide distribution and support on commercial free television, home entertainment, and fantastic books, Action Products expects this fun and educational property to be a long-term contributor to the market.

 

Additionally, the first two versions of Talking Stix™ conversation starters are shipping today, including ORIGINAL and JUNIOR versions, while sales for I DIG™ Excavation Adventures continue to do well, partly aided by merchandise featured at the King Tut traveling exhibition.

 

“We are very encouraged by our third quarter and nine month results and remain optimistic about achieving profitability.” said Action Products President Ron Kaplan. “With nearly thirty new products shipping for the holidays including ToddWorld and Talking Stix, and the record number of new catalogs as well as the other aggressive merchandising programs that we have instituted, we would like to see strong sales in the fourth quarter.”


About Action Products International, Inc.

 

Action Products International, Inc, based in Orlando Florida is a toy manufacturer, emphasizing educational and positive play brands, including JAY JAY THE JET PLANE Wooden Adventure System, the I DIG ® series, Space Voyagers® “The most authentic Space Toys on the Earth,” ToddWorld™ soft play toys, Climb@Tron™ window-climbing robots, Curiosity Kits® and IMADETHAT™. Its products are marketed and sold to toy stores, specialty retailers, Internet retailers, museums, zoos, theme parks, attractions, catalog companies and education markets in the United States and worldwide.

 

Visit the Company’s web sites at www.apii.com and www.curiositykits.com

 

Any statements that are not historical facts contained in this release are forward-looking statements. It is possible that the assumptions made by management for purposes of such statements may not materialize. Actual results may differ materially from those projected or implied in any forward-looking statements. Such statements may involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those relating to product demand, pricing, market acceptance, the effect of economic conditions, intellectual property rights, the outcome of competitive products, risks in product development, the results of financing efforts, the ability to complete transactions, and other factors discussed from time to time in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement for events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made.

 

Contacts:    Ray Oliver, Investor Relations Officer 407/481-8007 extension 723
     Greg Zesinger, Marketing Communications, 407-481-8007 extension 722
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