FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the period ended December 13, 2002
Coolbrands International, Inc.
(formerly Yogen Fruz World-Wide Incorporated)
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
8300 Woodbine Avenue, Markham, Ontario Canada L3R 9Y7
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the
information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to
the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.
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If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the
registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):82-_________
Materials relating to Registrant and filed pursuant to this Form 6-K
include a press release relating to Coolbrands' announcement of the date of its
annual meeting of shareholders and its release of 2002 financial information.
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, thereunto duly authorized.
COOLBRANDS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Date December 13, 2002 By s/Aaron Serruya
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Name: Aaron Serruya
Title: Executive Vice President
NEWS FROM:
COOLBRANDS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
8300 Woodbine Avenue, 5th Floor Contact: Michael Serruya
Markham, Ontario, Canada, L3R 9Y7 Telephone: (905) 479-8762
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 13, 2002
COOLBRANDS RELEASES 2002 FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND SETS DATE FOR
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
CoolBrands International Inc. (TSX: COB.A) announced today that its annual
meeting of shareholders will be held at the Sheraton Parkway Hotel, 600
Highway 7 East, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 1B2 in the Thornhill Room on
Monday, February 24, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. (Toronto time). Notice of the
meeting, together with the company's annual report for the fiscal year
ended August 31, 2002 and proxy material for the meeting will be mailed to
shareholders on January 21, 2003.
Complete financial information for CoolBrands International Inc. for the
fiscal year ended August 31, 2002 is now posted on the company's website.
www.coolbrandsinternational.com
Coolbrands markets Eskimo Pie(R) branded frozen novelties and frozen
dessert products. Eskimo Pie(R) created the frozen novelty industry in
1921 when its founder, Christian K. Nelson, invented the chocolate-coated
ice cream bar. Today, more than 80 years later, Eskimo Pie(R) remains one
of the best-known and most widely distributed of all frozen novelty
brands. The Company also markets a broad range of frozen novelties and
frozen dessert products in the U.S. and certain other countries under the
Tropicana(R), Welch's(R), Weight Watchers(R) Smart Ones(R), Betty
Crocker(R), Trix(R), Yoplait(R) and Colombo(R) brand names pursuant to
long-term licensing agreements. In addition, Coolbrands franchises and
licenses frozen dessert outlets operated under a Family of Brands
including Yogen Fruz(R), I Can't Believe It's Yogurt(R), Bresler's(R),
Swensen's(R), Golden Swirl(R), Ice Cream Churn(R), and Java Coast(R) Fine
Coffees, with company-owned, franchised and non-traditional partnership
locations in approximately 80 countries around the world. Coolbrands'
Foodservice Division is a leading manufacturer and supplier of premium
soft serve ice cream, frozen yogurt, custard and smoothies to the
foodservice industry. The Company also manufactures and sells a full line
of quality flavors, chocolate coatings, fudge sauces, powders for
chocolate milk, egg nog bases and other ingredients and flexible packaging
products for use in private label dairy products in addition to the
Company's brands.
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995:
Information in this release relating to the Company's future plans and
performance are "forward looking statements" and, as such, involve certain risks
and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary materially. Potential
risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: (1) the highly
competitive nature of the frozen dessert market and the level of consumer
interest in the Company's products, (2) product costing, (3) the weather, (4)
the performance of management, including management's ability to implement its
plans as contemplated, (5) the Company's relationships with its customers,
franchisees, licensees and licensors, and (6) government regulation.