UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

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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 9, 2005

 

Hansen Natural Corporation  

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

 

0-18761                            39-1679918

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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

 

1010 Railroad Street

Corona, California 92882

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(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

 

(951) 739 - 6200

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(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

N/A

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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

 

 

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 

On November 9, 2005, Hansen Natural Corporation (“Hansen”) issued a press release relating to its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibits 99.1 hereto. The press release did not include certain financial statements, related footnotes and certain other financial information that will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as part of Hansen’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(c) Exhibits.

 

The following exhibit is furnished herewith:

 

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated November 9, 2005.

 

 

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.

 

 

Hansen Natural Corporation

 

 

Date: November 9, 2005

/s/Hilton H. Schlosberg

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Hilton H. Schlosberg

Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors,

President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 








CONTACTS:       Rodney C. Sacks
                Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
                (951) 739-6200

                Hilton H. Schlosberg
                Vice Chairman
                951) 739-6200

                Roger S. Pondel
                PondelWilkinson Inc.
                (310) 279-5980


                   HANSEN NATURAL CORPORATION REPORTS RECORD
                        THIRD QUARTER SALES AND PROFITS

              -- Net Sales Double, Net Income More Than Triples --


Corona, CA - November 9, 2005 - Hansen Natural  Corporation  (NASDAQ:HANS) today
reported  record sales and profits for the third  quarter  ended  September  30,
2005.

     Gross sales for the 2005 third quarter  increased  88.3% to $126.4  million
from $67.1  million a year earlier.  Net sales for the third quarter  doubled to
$105.4 million from $52.6 million a year ago.

     Operating  income  for the 2005  third  quarter  advanced  238.3%  to $33.6
million from $9.9 million a year ago. Net income for the third quarter increased
249.1% to $20.2 million, or $0.83 per diluted share, from $5.8 million, or $0.24
per diluted share, last year.

     Gross  sales for the nine  months  ended  September  30, 2005 rose 85.9% to
$301.8 million from $162.3 million a year earlier. Net sales for the nine months
ended  September 30, 2005 were up 93.0% to $250.9  million from $130.0 million a
year earlier.

     Operating  income for the nine months  ended  September  30, 2005  advanced
235.2% to $73.7  million from $22.0 million a year ago. Net income for the first
nine  months of 2005  increased  239.5% to $44.3  million,  or $1.84 per diluted
share, from $13.1 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, last year.

(more) Gross profit as a percentage of net sales for the 2005 third quarter increased to 52.5% from 45.2% for the comparable 2004 quarter. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 rose to 52.1% from 45.0% a year ago. Rodney C. Sacks, chairman and chief executive officer, said, "Our continued exceptional performance reflects the company's growing position in the energy drink market. Consumer demand continues to grow for Monster EnergyTM drinks, which include Lo-Carb Monster EnergyTM drinks, Monster EnergyTM "Assault"TM drinks, (introduced in September 2004) and Monster Energy(tm) Khaos drinks (introduced in August 2005). All of these products contributed significantly to the increase in sales." Sacks said that the net sales increase also reflects higher sales of Lost(r) energy drinks (introduced in January 2004), along with Hansen's(r) apple juice and juice blends, sales of JokerTM energy drinks (introduced in January 2005), and RumbaTM energy juice (introduced in December 2004), as well as increased sales of Hansen's(r) children's juice drinks in aseptic packaging. The sales increase was partially off-set by lower sales primarily of smoothies in cans, natural sodas and Hansen's(r) energy and functional drinks. Hansen Natural Corporation markets and distributes Hansen's(r) Natural Sodas, Signature Sodas, fruit juice Smoothies, Energy drinks, Energade(r) energy sports drinks, E20 Energy Water(r), functional drinks, Sparkling Lemonades and Orangeades, multi-vitamin juice drinks in aseptic packaging, Junior Juice(r) juice, iced teas, lemonades and juice cocktails, apple juice, cider and juice blends, Blue Sky(r) brand carbonated beverages and Monster Energy(tm) brand, Lost(tm) Energy brand and Joker(tm) Energy brand energy drinks. Hansen can be found on the Web at www.hansens.com. Certain statements made in this announcement may constitute "forward looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, regarding the expectations of management with respect to revenues and profitability. Management cautions that these statements are qualified by their terms/or important factors, many of which are outside of the control of the company, that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from the statements made herein, including, but not limited to, the following: Changes in consumer preferences, changes in demand that are weather related, particularly in areas outside of California, competitive pricing pressures, changes in the price and/or availability of raw materials for the company's products, the availability of production and/or suitable facilities, the marketing efforts of the distributors of the company's products, most of which distribute products that are competitive with the products of the company, the introduction of new products, as well as unilateral decisions that may be made by grocery chain stores, specialty chain stores, club stores and other customers to discontinue carrying all or any of the company's products that they are carrying at any time. Management further notes that the company's plans and results may be affected by any change in the availability of the company's credit facilities and the actions of its creditors. (table below)

HANSEN NATURAL CORPORATION Consolidated Statements of Income For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005 and 2004 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, ---------------------------------- ----------------------------------- 2005 2004 2005 2004 ----------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- GROSS SALES, net of $ 126,384,787 $ 67,128,607 $ 301,846,541 $ 162,337,851 discounts & returns LESS: Promotional and other allowances 20,963,333 14,487,130 50,970,260 32,334,048 ----------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- NET SALES 105,421,454 52,641,477 250,876,281 130,003,803 COST OF SALES 50,077,785 28,832,269 120,276,216 71,527,845 ----------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- GROSS PROFIT 55,343,669 23,809,208 130,600,065 58,475,958 OPERATING EXPENSES: Selling, general and administrative 21,752,406 13,865,099 56,902,380 36,443,831 Amortization of trademark 16,008 19,278 44,092 58,643 ----------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- Total operating expenses 21,768,414 13,884,377 56,946,472 36,502,474 ----------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- OPERATING INCOME 35,575,255 9,924,831 73,653,593 21,973,484 NET NONOPERATING INCOME (EXPENSE) 323,452 (8,104) 694,846 (27,152) ----------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 33,898,707 9,916,727 74,348,439 21,946,332 ----------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 13,653,339 4,118,079 30,012,660 8,886,254 ----------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- NET INCOME $ 20,245,368 $ 5,798,648 $ 44,335,779 $ 13,060,078 ================= ================ ================ ================ NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE: Basic $ 0.92 $ 0.27 $ 2.01 $ 0.62 ================= ================ ================ ================ Diluted $ 0.83 $ 0.24 $ 1.84 $ 0.56 ================= ================ ================ ================ NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES USED IN PER SHARE COMPUTATIONS: Basic 22,119,949 21,632,314 22,008,204 21,182,718 ================= ================ ================ ================ Diluted 24,334,342 23,685,608 24,127,346 23,472,094 ================= ================ ================ ================

HANSEN NATURAL CORPORATION Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets As of September 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004 (Unaudited) September 30, December 31, 2005 2004 ------------------- ----------------- ASSETS ------ CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ 41,282,143 $ 3,676,119 Short-term investments 8,651,544 17,300,000 Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts, sales returns and cash discounts of $1,284,999 in 2005 and $1,252,101 in 2004 and reserve for promotional allowances of $8,853,753 in 2005 and $6,269,744 in 2004) 34,418,030 12,650,055 Inventories, net 28,856,129 22,406,054 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 645,273 638,967 Prepaid income taxes 3,513,671 Deferred income tax asset 5,107,676 3,708,942 ------------------- ----------------- Total current assets 122,474,466 60,380,137 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net 3,719,187 2,964,064 INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS: Trademarks (net of accumulated amortization of $263,356 in 2005 and $219,264 in 2004) 18,411,080 18,351,804 Deposits and other assets 736,479 326,312 ------------------- ----------------- Total intangible and other assets 19,147,559 18,678,116 ------------------- ----------------- $ 145,341,212 $ 82,022,317 =================== ================= LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY ------------------------------------ CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable $ 29,036,921 $ 14,542,753 Accrued liabilities 2,680,959 1,582,968 Accrued compensation 2,372,357 1,831,627 Current portion of long-term debt 717,792 437,366 Income taxes payable 346,449 ------------------- ----------------- Total current liabilities 34,808,029 18,741,163 LONG-TERM DEBT, less current portion 13,143 146,486 DEFERRED INCOME TAX LIABILITY 5,264,649 4,563,439 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - - SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: Common stock - $0.005 par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized; 22,575,146 shares issued, 22,161,624 outstanding in 2005; 11,119,864 shares issued, 10,913,013 outstanding in 2004 112,876 55,599 Additional paid-in capital 18,160,907 15,813,541 Retained earnings 87,796,153 43,516,634 Common stock in treasury, at cost; 413,522 shares in 2005 and 206,761 shares in 2004 (814,545) (814,545) ------------------- ----------------- Total shareholders' equity 105,255,391 58,571,229 ------------------- ----------------- $ 145,341,212 $ 82,022,317 =================== =================