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) May 29, 2014
Hawkins, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota | 0-7647 | 41-0771293 | ||
(State of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | ||
2381 Rosegate Roseville, MN | 55413 | |||
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) | |||
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code (612) 331-6910
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On May 29, 2014, Hawkins, Inc. issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to 300,000 shares of its outstanding common stock from time to time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions.
The press release announcing the share repurchase program is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated May 29, 2014 announcing share repurchase program.
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.
HAWKINS, INC. | ||||
Date: May 29, 2014 | By: | /s/ Kathleen P. Pepski | ||
Kathleen P. Pepski | ||||
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer | ||||
Exhibit No. | Description | Method of Filing | |||
99.1 | Press Release, dated May 29, 2014, announcing share repurchase program | Electronic Transmission | |||
Exhibit 99.1 | |||
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contacts: | Patrick H. Hawkins | |
May 29, 2014 | Chief Executive Officer | ||
Hawkins, Inc. | 612/617-8524 | ||
2381 Rosegate | Patrick.Hawkins@HawkinsInc.com | ||
Roseville, MN 55113 | |||
Kathleen P. Pepski | |||
Chief Financial Officer | |||
612/617-8571 | |||
Kathleen.Pepski@HawkinsInc.com | |||
HAWKINS, INC. ANNOUNCES SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM
Minneapolis, MN, May 29, 2014 - Hawkins, Inc. (Nasdaq: HWKN) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program of up to 300,000 shares of its outstanding common stock. Shares may be repurchased from time to time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions subject to applicable securities laws and regulations. The primary objective of the share repurchase program is to offset the impact of dilution from issuances relating to employee and director equity grants and the company’s employee stock purchase program.
Hawkins, Inc. distributes, blends and manufactures chemicals for its customers in a wide variety of industries. Headquartered in Roseville, Minnesota, and with 29 facilities in 14 states, the Company creates value for its customers through superb customer service and support, quality products and personalized applications.