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): October 31, 2005
APOGEE ENTERPRISES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Minnesota | 0-6365 | 41-0919654 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| 7900 Xerxes Avenue South, Suite 1800, Minneapolis, Minnesota | 55431 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (952) 835-1874
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS
On October 31, 2005, Apogee Enterprises, Inc. issued a press release reaffirming its guidance of earnings per share of $0.74 to $0.80 for fiscal 2006. This reaffirms guidance communicated in its September 14, 2005 press release. A copy of this press release is furnished (not filed) as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release issued by Apogee Enterprises, Inc. dated October 31, 2005
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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.
| APOGEE ENTERPRISES, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ James S. Porter | |
| James S. Porter Chief Financial Officer | ||
Dated: November 2, 2005
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit Number |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release issued by Apogee Enterprises, Inc. dated October 31, 2005. |
Exhibit 99.1
| Contact: | Mary Ann Jackson | |
| Investor Relations | ||
| 952-487-7538 | ||
| mjackson@apog.com |
For Immediate Release
Monday, October 31, 2005
APOGEE ENTERPRISES REAFFIRMS GUIDANCE FOR FISCAL 2006
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (October 31, 2005) – Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:APOG) will be participating in investor meetings November 1-4 and, therefore, today reaffirmed its existing fiscal year 2006 earnings guidance. For the full year, Apogee continues to expect earnings of $0.74 to $0.80 per share on revenue growth of 9 to 11 percent. The company’s third quarter ends November 26, 2005.
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (www.apog.com), Minneapolis, is a world leader in technologies involving the design and development of value-added glass products, services and systems. The company is organized in three segments: architectural products and services, large-scale optical technologies and automotive replacement glass and services.
The discussion above contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect Apogee management’s expectations or beliefs as of the date of this release. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All forward-looking statements are qualified by factors that may affect the operating results of the company, including the following: Operational risks within (A) the Architectural segment: i) competitive, price-sensitive and changing market conditions, including unforeseen delays in project timing and work flow; ii) economic conditions and the cyclical nature of the North American commercial construction industry; iii) product performance, reliability or quality problems that could delay payments, increase costs, impact orders or lead to litigation; iv) the segment’s ability to fully utilize production capacity; v) integration of the AWallS acquisition in a timely and cost-efficient manner; vi) production ramp-up of the Viracon capacity expansion in Georgia in a timely and cost-efficient manner; and vii) construction and ramp-up to full production of the announced third Viracon plant in a timely and cost-efficient manner; (B) the Large-Scale Optical segment: i) markets that are impacted by consumer confidence; ii) dependence on a relatively small number of customers; and iii) ability to utilize manufacturing facilities; and (C) the Auto Glass segment: i) transition of markets served as Viracon/Curvlite focuses on selling to aftermarket manufacturers following the end of its long-term supply agreement with PPG Industries in Q2 Fiscal 2006; ii) changes in market dynamics; iii) market seasonality; iv) highly competitive, fairly mature industry; and v) performance of the PPG Auto Glass, LLC joint venture. Additional factors include: i) revenue and operating results that are volatile; ii) the possibility of a material product liability event; iii) the costs of compliance with governmental regulations relating to hazardous substances; iv) management of discontinued operations exiting activities; and v) foreign currency risk related to discontinued operations. The company cautions readers that actual future results could differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. The company wishes to caution investors that other factors may in the future prove to be important in affecting the company’s results of operations. New factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict all such factors, nor can it assess the impact of each such factor on the business or the extent to which any factor, or a combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. For a more detailed explanation of the foregoing and other risks and uncertainties, see Exhibit 99.1 to the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 26, 2005.
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Apogee Enterprises, Inc. • 7900 Xerxes Avenue South • Minneapolis, MN 55431 • (952) 835-1874 • www.apog.com