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) April 13, 2006
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 1-5555
WELLCO ENTERPRISES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
NORTH CAROLINA 56-0769274
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(State of Incorporation) ( I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
150 Westwood Circle, P.O. Box 188, Waynesville, NC 28786
(Address of Principal Executive Office)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 828-456-3545
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SECTION 8 Other Events
On April 13, 2006, Wellco Enterprises, Inc. issued a press release announcing a
new contract award. A copy of Wellco Enterprises, Inc. press release is attached
as Exhibit 99(a) to this report and incorporated by reference.
Exhibit Index
99(a) Press release, dated: April 13, 2006 issued by Wellco Enterprises, Inc.
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.
WELLCO ENTERPRISES, INC.
/s/ V. Lee Ferguson
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V. Lee Ferguson
President and Chief Executive Officer
Dated: April 13, 2006
Exhibit 99(a)
WELLCO ENTERPRISES, INC. ANNOUNCES A NEW CONTRACT
Waynesville, N. C., April 13, 2006--Wellco Enterprises, Inc., (AMEX-WLC) --
today announced that it has been awarded a Department of Defense contract to
supply the U.S. Army with Extreme Cold Weather boots. This contract is for a one
year period, with four one year options which are exercisable at the
government's discretion, with revenues estimated to range from a minimum of
$177,930 to a maximum of $1,910,671 per year. The base year of the contract has
been exercised for a maximum amount of $1,697,452. Work will be performed at
Wellco's plant in Waynesville, North Carolina and it's plant Moka Shoe
Corporation in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.
Lee Ferguson, President and Chief Executive Officer stated, "We are very pleased
to have received the new award for the Extreme Cold Weather Boots. We stand
proud in being able to support the needs of our troops at home and abroad."
Wellco Enterprises, Inc. specializes in the manufacture and development of
military footwear and derives the majority of its revenues from the sale of
military and tactical boots. Wellco is committed to providing high performance
footwear and excellent service to the U.S. military and all its customers.
Contact:
Wellco Enterprises, Inc.
Waynesville, North Carolina 28786
Lee Ferguson, President and CEO
828-456-3545, extension 167