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 30, 2009
LANCE, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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| North Carolina | | 0-398 | | 56-0292920 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation) | | (Commission
File Number) | | (IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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| 130324 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Ste 900, Charlotte, NC | | 28277 |
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| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (704) 554-1421
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 Conditions. |
On October 30, 2009, Lance, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release with respect to its financial results for the third quarter ended September 26, 2009. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. The press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the Company and includes cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially.
The information furnished under this Item 2.02 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in a filing.
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| Item 9.01. | | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits.
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| Exhibit | | |
| Number | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release, dated October 30, 2009, with respect to the Company’s financial results for the third quarter ended September 26, 2009. |
The information furnished as exhibits hereto shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in a filing.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
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| | LANCE, INC.
(Registrant)
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| Date: October 30, 2009 | By: | /s/ Rick D. Puckett | |
| | | Rick D. Puckett | |
| | | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer,
Treasurer and Secretary | |
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC
EXHIBITS
CURRENT REPORT
ON
FORM 8-K
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| Date of Event Reported: | | Commission File No: |
| October 30, 2009 | | 0-398 |
LANCE, INC.
EXHIBIT INDEX
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| Exhibit No. | | Exhibit Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release, dated October 30, 2009, with respect to the Company’s financial results for the third quarter ended September 26, 2009. |
