-----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, FwQrTW2wGvFYO9+4SqsSqDPqeQNwWNKrwC4H/tvBfOVIBr6JAsBy4MuIdj1zqzyK ANxuZEQeF9YWhhSMsE4g/g== 0001171843-09-001081.txt : 20091102 0001171843-09-001081.hdr.sgml : 20091102 20091102170047 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001171843-09-001081 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20091102 ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20091102 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20091102 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SUPERIOR UNIFORM GROUP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000095574 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: APPAREL & OTHER FINISHED PRODS OF FABRICS & SIMILAR MATERIAL [2300] IRS NUMBER: 111385670 STATE OF INCORPORATION: FL FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-05869 FILM NUMBER: 091151741 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 10055 SEMINOLE BLVD CITY: SEMINOLE STATE: FL ZIP: 33772 BUSINESS PHONE: 7273979611 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 10055 SEMINOLE BLVD CITY: SEMINOLE STATE: FL ZIP: 33772 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: SUPERIOR SURGICAL MANUFACTURING CO INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 8-K 1 document.htm FORM 8-K FILING DOCUMENT Form 8-K Filing

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) November 2, 2009  


Superior Uniform Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Florida
 
001-5869
 
11-1385670
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)


 
10055 Seminole Blvd., Seminole, Florida
 
33772
 
  (Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)  

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:   (727) 397-9611



Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)



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 November 2, 2009, Superior Uniform Group, Inc. ("Superior") issued a press release announcing its consummation of the acquisition of certain assets and the assumption of certain liabilities of Blade Sportswear, Inc. pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement dated October 31, 2009. The press release announcing the completion of the foregoing acquisition, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report of Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by this reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

99.1 Superior Uniform Group, Inc. press release, dated November 2, 2009.


SIGNATURE

    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

    Superior Uniform Group, Inc.
(Registrant)

November 2, 2009
(Date)
  /s/   ANDREW D. DEMOTT, JR.
Andrew D. Demott, Jr.
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer


EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number Description
99.1 Superior Uniform Group, Inc. press release, dated November 2, 2009.
EX-99.1 2 newsrelease.htm PRESS RELEASE Superior Uniform Group, Inc. Acquires Blade Sportswear, Inc.

EXHIBIT 99.1

Superior Uniform Group, Inc. Acquires Blade Sportswear, Inc.

Acquisition Expands Foodservice Industry Expertise and Offerings

SEMINOLE, Fla., Nov. 2, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Superior Uniform Group (Nasdaq:SGC) today announced the acquisition of Blade Sportswear, Inc. ("Blade"), effective November 2, 2009. Blade, founded in 1991, a privately owned company, specializes in the design, manufacture and distribution of uniforms to major domestic restaurant and foodservice chains throughout the U.S. Blade's award-winning image apparel is worn by some of the most prestigious brands in the foodservice market. The transaction is an asset purchase including the assumption of certain liabilities.

"This acquisition brings Superior Uniform an outstanding customer base and will further enhance our position in the foodservice market," said Michael Benstock, CEO of Superior Uniform Group. Blade's revenues for the first nine months of 2009 were approximately $4.8 million. "Every Superior Uniform employee has played an important role in positioning our company to take advantage of opportunities to grow our business. Blade's strong reputation and history positions Superior Uniform Group to continue to deliver substantial long-term value to our customers and shareholders. We expect this acquisition to be accretive to our earnings in 2010. Our financial position remains very strong and has allowed us to successfully weather the current economic storm while continuing to invest in the future growth of our company. We are actively pursuing additional potential strategic acquisitions."

About Superior Uniform Group, Inc.

Superior Uniform Group, Inc., established in 1920, is one of America's foremost providers of fine uniforms and image apparel. Superior manages award-winning apparel programs for major corporations. They are leaders in innovative uniform program designs, global manufacturing, and state-of-the-art distribution. Superior, through their subsidiary "The Office Gurus," is also a near-shore premium provider of cost effective bilingual contact center and office solutions.

Superior's financial strength and resources support a customer's diverse needs while embracing a "Customer 1st, Every Time!" philosophy and culture. Their commitment to service, technology, quality and value-added benefits separates them from the competition in each of their seven primary markets: Healthcare, Hospitality, Food Service, Retail Employee I.D., Government Service, Private Security, and Rental Service. For more information please call (800) 727-8643, or visit their Web site at: www.superioruniformgroup.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this press release which are not historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, those identified in the Company's SEC filings, which could cause actual results to differ from those projected.

CONTACT:  Superior Uniform Group, Inc.
          Andrew D. Demott, Jr., CFO
          (727) 397-9611
          Fax: (727) 803-9623

          Edelman
          Michael McCullough
          (404) 832-6372
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