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): October 21, 2004
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 | | (Commission | | (IRS Employer |
| of incorporation) | | file number) | | Identification Number) |
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| 8600 South Boulevard, P.O. Box 32368, Charlotte, NC | | 28232 |
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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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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| o | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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| o | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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| o | 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
The following information is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 – Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 21, 2004, Lance, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release with respect to the Company’s financial results for the third quarter ended September 25, 2004. The press release being furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K “Results of Operations and Financial Condition.” The press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the Company and includes a cautionary statement identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially.
The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
(a) Exhibits.
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| 99.1 | | Press Release dated October 21, 2004, with respect to the Company’s financial results for the third quarter ended September 25, 2004. |
The press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
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| 99.1 | | Press Release dated October 21, 2004, with respect to the Company’s financial results for the third quarter ended September 25, 2004. |
The press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
SIGNATURES
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 21, 2004 | | By: | | /s/ B. Clyde Preslar |
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| | | | B. Clyde Preslar |
| | | | Vice President, Chief Financial Officer |
| | | | and Secretary |
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC
EXHIBITS
CURRENT REPORT
ON
FORM 8-K
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| Date of Event Reported: October 21, 2004 | | Commission File No: 0-398 |
Lance, Inc.
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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| 99.1 | | Press Release dated October 21, 2004, with respect to the Company’s financial results for the third quarter ended September 25, 2004. |
