-----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, HngtWjuLnVoeemCOZiBQxzLwgsIeezUiW/RX/q29Fp873ZWIg68qRQMjai+DphyP s5Gm1ywr9VkerCghLzfz/w== 0001035704-07-000502.txt : 20070710 0001035704-07-000502.hdr.sgml : 20070710 20070710172556 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001035704-07-000502 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20070710 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20070710 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070710 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000785815 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SUGAR & CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS [2060] IRS NUMBER: 840910696 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CO FISCAL YEAR END: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-14749 FILM NUMBER: 07972795 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 265 TURNER DR CITY: DURANGO STATE: CO ZIP: 81301 BUSINESS PHONE: 3032590554 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 265 TURNER DRIVE CITY: DURANGO STATE: CO ZIP: 81301 8-K 1 d48110e8vk.htm FORM 8-K e8vk
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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): July 10, 2007
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in is charter)
         
Colorado
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  0-14749
(Commission
File Number)
  84-0910696
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
265 Turner Drive
Durango, Colorado 81303
(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (970) 259-0554
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
 

 


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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
Item 8.01 Other Events
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
SIGNATURE
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Press Release
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
     The Company has issued a press release concerning its quarter ending May 31, 2007. The press release includes information regarding its results of operations and financial condition for the quarter and year, and is furnished as an exhibit to this Form 8-K.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
     The Company has issued a press release giving guidance concerning, among other things, its estimated full-year earnings for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2008. The Company has elected to furnish the press release as an exhibit to this Form 8-K.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
     The Company has issued a press release announcing a stock dividend and has elected to furnish the press release as an exhibit to this form 8-K.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
     (c) Exhibits
         
Item   Exhibit    
 
       
99.1
  Press Release dated July 10, 2007.    
99.2
  Press Release dated July 10, 2007.    

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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 thereunto duly authorized.
         
  ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC.
 
 
Date: July 10, 2007  By:   /s/ Bryan J. Merryman    
    Bryan J. Merryman, Chief Operating Officer,    
    Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Director   
 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
         
Item        
Number   Exhibit    
 
       
99.1
  Press Release, dated July 10, 2007    
99.2
  Press Release, dated July 10, 2007    

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EXHIBIT 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC. REPORTS 21% INCREASE
IN FIRST QUARTER DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
COMPANY REITERATES EARNINGS GUIDANCE FOR FY2008
DURANGO, Colorado (July 10, 2007) — Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (Nasdaq/GM RMCF) (the “Company”), which franchises gourmet chocolate and confection stores and manufactures an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products, today reported record revenues and earnings for the first quarter of FY2008.
For the three months ended May 31, 2007, revenues increased 8 percent to approximately $7.3 million, compared with revenues of approximately $6.8 million for the three months ended May 31, 2006. Same-store sales at franchised retail outlets increased 1 percent during the most recent quarter, while same-store pounds of confectionery products purchased from the Company’s factory by franchisees declined 9% when compared with the same period in FY2007.
Total retail sales for the Company’s network of stores increased 6 percent to approximately $26.0 million in the quarter ended May 31, 2007, compared with total retail sales of approximately $24.4 million in the corresponding period of the previous year.
Net earnings for the three months ended May 31, 2007 increased 11 percent to $1,032,000, compared with $931,000 in the three months ended May 31, 2006. Basic earnings per share increased 13 percent to $0.17, versus $0.15 in the first quarter of FY2007, while fully diluted earnings per share increased 21 percent to $0.17, compared with $0.14 in the first quarter of FY2007.
“We are pleased to report another quarter of record earnings, particularly in light of the fact that net income in the first quarter of last year was 24% higher than in the prior-year period,” noted Bryan Merryman, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. “Franchisees opened four (4) new stores during the most recent quarter, and approximately 8-10 new stores are currently scheduled to come on line during the second quarter. For the fiscal year ending February 28, 2008, store openings appear to be on schedule to reach our target of 35-40 units, and we remain comfortable with our guidance that full-year earnings should rise 15 to 20 percent from the record levels reported in Fiscal 2007.”
During the first quarter of FY2008, franchisees opened new stores in Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport, Georgia; Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Texas; Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania and Sydney, Nova Scotia.
On May 10, 2007, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors had approved the repurchase of up to an additional $5.0 million of the Company’s common stock in the open market, or in private transactions, whenever deemed appropriate by management. In May 2007, the Company repurchased 6,500 shares of common stock under this authorization.
On June 15, 2007, the Company paid its 16th consecutive quarterly cash dividend, in the amount of $0.10 per share, to shareholders of record June 1, 2007.

 


 

The Company will host a conference call Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 4:15 p.m. EDT to discuss first quarter results in greater detail and the outlook for Fiscal 2008. The dial-in number for the conference call is 888-243-1152 (international/local participants dial 973-582-2868) and the access code is 8982916. Parties interested in participating in the conference call should dial in approximately five minutes prior to 4:15 PM EDT. The call will also be broadcast live on the Internet at http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=40723. A replay of the call will be available through July 10, 2007 by dialing 877-519-4471 or for international callers by dialing 973-341-3080 the replay Access Code is 8982916. The call will also be archived through October 8, 2007 at http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=40723.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc., headquartered in Durango, Colorado, is an international franchiser of gourmet chocolate and confection stores and a manufacturer of an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products. As of July 10, 2007, the Company and its franchisees currently operate 319 stores in 38 states, Canada and the United Arab Emirates. The Company’s common stock is listed on The Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “RMCF”.
Certain statements in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking information. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially include, without limitation, seasonality, consumer interest in the Company’s products, general economic conditions, consumer trends, costs and availability of raw materials, competition, the effect of government regulations, and other risks. Readers are referred to the Company’s periodic reports filed with the SEC, specifically the most recent reports which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. The information contained in this press release is a statement of the Company’s present intentions, beliefs or expectations and is based upon, among other things, the existing business environment, industry conditions, market conditions and prices, the economy in general and the Company’s assumptions. The Company may change its intentions, beliefs or expectations at any time and without notice, based upon any changes in such factors, in its assumptions or otherwise. The cautionary statements contained or referred to in this press release should be considered in connection with any subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements that the Company or persons acting on its behalf may issue.
For Further Information, Contact Bryan J. Merryman COO/CFO (970) 259-0554
STORE INFORMATION
                 
    New stores opened during the first    
    three months ended   Stores open as of
    May 31, 2007   May 31, 2007
United States:
               
Franchised Stores
    3       275  
Company-owned Stores
    0       5  
International Licensed Stores
    1       39  
 
               
Total
    4       319  
 
               

 


 

Interim Unaudited
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands, except per share data)
                                 
    Three Months Ended May 31,   Three Months Ended May 31,
    2007   2006   2007   2006
Revenues
                               
Factory sales
  $ 5,509     $ 4,705       75.7 %     69.5 %
Royalty and marketing fees
    1,295       1,292       17.8 %     19.1 %
Franchise fees
    71       127       1.0 %     1.9 %
Retail sales
    404       644       5.5 %     9.5 %
Total revenues
    7,279       6,768       100.0 %     100.0 %
 
                               
Costs and Expenses
                               
Cost of sales
    3,789       3,336       52.1 %     49.3 %
Franchise costs
    423       332       5.8 %     4.9 %
Sales and marketing
    359       351       4.9 %     5.2 %
General and administrative
    644       633       8.9 %     9.4 %
Retail operating
    247       409       3.4 %     6.0 %
Depreciation and amortization
    192       236       2.6 %     3.5 %
 
                               
Total costs and expenses
    5,654       5,297       77.7 %     78.3 %
 
                               
Income from Operations
    1,625       1,471       22.3 %     21.7 %
 
                               
Other Income (Expense)
                               
Interest expense
                       
Interest income
    34       25       0.5 %     0.4 %
Other, net
    34       25       0.5 %     0.4 %
 
                               
Income Before Income Taxes
    1,659       1,496       22.8 %     22.1 %
 
                               
Provision for Income Taxes
    627       565       8.6 %     8.3 %
 
                               
Net Income
    1,032       931       14.2 %     13.8 %
 
                               
Basic Earnings per Common Share
  $ 0.17     $ 0.15                  
Diluted Earnings per Common Share
  $ 0.17     $ 0.14                  
 
                               
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding
    6,077       6,228                  
Dilutive Effect of Stock Options
    150       255                  
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding, Assuming Dilution
    6,227       6,483                  
SELECTED BALANCE SHEET DATA
(in thousands)
                 
    May 31, 2007   February 28, 2007
            (audited)
Current Assets
  $ 10,941     $ 10,759  
Total assets
  $ 18,567     $ 18,456  
Current Liabilities
  $ 3,718     $ 3,256  
Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 14,163     $ 14,515  

 

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EXHIBIT 99.2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, INC. ANNOUNCES
5 PERCENT STOCK DIVIDEND
COMPANY’S THIRD STOCK DIVIDEND FOLLOWS NINE INCREASES IN QUARTERLY CASH
DIVIDEND SINCE SEPTEMBER 2003
DURANGO, Colorado (July 10, 2007) — Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (Nasdaq/GM: RMCF) (the “Company”), which franchises gourmet chocolate and confection stores and manufactures an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the distribution of a 5 percent stock dividend that will be payable July 31, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close of business July 20, 2007.
“As an ongoing part of our philosophy of allowing our shareholders to participate directly in the success of our Company, we announced a quarterly cash dividend policy in May 2003 and paid our first stock dividend in May 2004,” commented Frank Crail, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. “We have raised the quarterly cash dividend nine times since September 2003, and I am pleased to announce that our Board has approved another stock dividend in addition to our quarterly cash dividends.”
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc., headquartered in Durango, Colorado, is an international franchiser of gourmet chocolate and confection stores and a manufacturer of an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products. As of June 30, 2007, the Company and its franchisees operated 319 stores in 38 states, Canada and the United Arab Emirates. The Company’s common stock is listed on The NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “RMCF”.
Certain statements in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking information. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially include, without limitation, seasonality, consumer interest in the Company’s products, general economic conditions, consumer trends, costs and availability of raw materials, competition, the effect of government regulations, and other risks. Readers are referred to the Company’s periodic reports filed with the SEC, specifically the most recent reports which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. The information contained in this press release is a statement of the Company’s present intentions, beliefs or expectations and is based upon, among other things, the existing business environment, industry conditions, market conditions and prices, the economy in general and the Company’s assumptions. The Company may change its intentions, beliefs or expectations at any time and without notice, based upon any changes in such factors, in its assumptions or otherwise. The cautionary statements contained or referred to in this press release should be considered in connection with any subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements that the Company or persons acting on its behalf may issue.
For Further Information, Contact Bryan J. Merryman COO/CFO (970) 259-0554

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