Sanfilippo (NASDAQ: JBSS) boosts 2026 dividends with higher payouts
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John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS) reported fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full year results for the period ended June 25, 2026. Fourth quarter net sales rose 4.2% to $280.4 million, driven by a 2.8% increase in weighted average selling price and 1.4% higher sales volume, but diluted EPS fell 38.3% to $0.71 as gross profit declined to $44.1 million and gross margin compressed to 15.7%.
For the full year, net sales increased 6.2% to $1.18 billion, with an 8.9% rise in weighted average selling price offsetting a 2.5% decline in sales volume. Gross profit reached $211.2 million and diluted EPS increased 4.6% to $5.26, despite gross margin edging down from 18.4% to 18.0%. Management cited recall-related costs, higher input, freight and bar ingredient costs, and manufacturing inefficiencies tied to onboarding a large contract manufacturing customer as key headwinds.
The company highlighted record annual net sales, continued return of capital, and leadership transition plans. During calendar 2026, the annual dividend declared was raised 5.6% to $0.95 per share and a special dividend of $1.05 per share was declared, with total dividends for the year of $3.50 per share.
Positive
- Full-year diluted EPS increased 4.6% to $5.26, reflecting earnings growth despite lower gross margin and volume pressure.
- Record annual net sales of approximately $1.18 billion, up 6.2%, supported by higher weighted average selling prices.
- Total dividends of $3.50 per share for calendar 2026, including a 5.6% increase in the annual dividend and a special dividend 75% higher than the prior year.
Negative
- Fourth quarter diluted EPS declined 38.3% to $0.71, driven by lower gross profit and margin compression.
- Full-year sales volume fell 2.5% to 349.3 million pounds, indicating unit volume pressure despite higher pricing.
- Gross margin decreased from 18.4% to 18.0% for the full year, with recall-related costs, higher inputs, and inefficiencies weighing on profitability.
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FORM 8-K
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition”.
On August 19, 2026, John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. issued a press release regarding its financial results for the fourth quarter and fifty-two weeks ended June 25, 2026. This press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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The exhibits furnished herewith are listed in the Exhibit Index of this Current Report on Form 8-K.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
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Exhibit 99.1
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2026 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
Fourth Quarter Net Sales Increased 4.2%; Sales Volume Increased 1.4%
Elgin, IL, August 19, 2026 -- John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBSS) (the “Company”) today announced financial results for its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full year ended June 25, 2026.
Fourth Quarter Summary
Full Year Summary
CEO Commentary
“I am pleased to report a strong fiscal 2026, with net sales reaching a record $1.2 billion and diluted EPS increasing 4.6% for the full year. Achieving record net sales and earnings growth in a challenging consumer and cost environment is a testament to the strength of our business, the dedication of our team and the depth of our customer relationships. While our bottom-line results for the most recent fourth quarter did not match last year’s results, we were encouraged to see a return to growth in our company-wide sales volume after five consecutive quarters of decline. We believe this is a positive signal for our entire portfolio. Fourth quarter profitability was impacted by several challenges, including higher-than-anticipated input and transportation costs, manufacturing inefficiencies associated with the continued onboarding of a large contract manufacturing customer and certain customer-related charges. We are actively responding to these increased costs, and we remain focused on improving operational efficiencies as we move into fiscal 2027, stated Jeffrey T. Sanfilippo, Chief Executive Officer.
“We also remain committed to returning capital to our shareholders. During the 2026 calendar year, we increased our annual dividend declared by 5.6% to $0.95 per share and declared a special dividend of $1.05 per share, representing a 75% increase from the prior year. Both dividends will be paid on September 9, 2026, bringing total dividends paid during 2026 calendar year to $3.50 per share. This year marks our fifteenth consecutive year of returning capital to shareholders through
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dividends and the ninth consecutive year of increasing our annual dividend, reflecting the strength of our balance sheet, our consistent cash generation, and our ongoing commitment to creating long-term shareholder value,” Mr. Sanfilippo concluded.
Fourth Quarter Results
Net Sales
Net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 increased $11.4 million, or 4.2%, to $280.4 million. This increase was driven by a 2.8% increase in the weighted average selling price per pound and a 1.4% increase in sales volume (pounds sold to customers). The increase in the weighted average selling price primarily reflected pricing actions taken in response to higher commodity acquisition costs for peanuts and all major tree nuts except walnuts, which was partially offset by a shift in product mix toward lower priced items in the current quarter.
Sales Volume
Consumer Distribution Channel +0.8%
The sales volume increase was primarily driven by a 2.4% increase in private brand sales, reflecting higher volume in private label nuts and trail mix, partially offset by decreased bars volume due to our strategic decision to reduce sales to a grocery store retailer. The increase in private label nuts and trail mix sales volume was positively impacted by initial shipments to a new grocery retailer and expanded distribution at two existing grocery retailers, which was partially offset by lost private label business at an online retailer. In addition, our branded sales were negatively impacted by decreased Fisher recipe nut sales due to the timing of the Easter holiday and related promotional activity, as well as lower sales of Southern Style Nuts Hunter Mix, which was temporarily withdrawn from the market following a product recall of an externally sourced ingredient contained in the snack mix.
Commercial Ingredients Distribution Channel -5.4%
This sales volume decrease was mainly driven by timing of peanut crushing stock sales, as sales volumes were elevated in the preceding quarter. Food service sales volume remained relatively flat in the quarterly comparison.
Contract Manufacturing Distribution Channel +12.6%
This sales volume increase was mainly driven by increased snack nut sales to a significant new customer that was added in the second quarter of the prior year. This increase was partially offset by decreased granola sales volume.
Gross Profit
Gross profit decreased by $4.6 million to $44.1 million and gross margin declined to 15.7% from 18.1%. The decrease was primarily attributable to $2.7 million of recall-related costs associated with dry milk powder supplied by a third-party manufacturer used in the seasoning within certain of our products, as discussed above. Gross profit was also adversely affected by higher customer claims, higher snack bar ingredient costs, manufacturing inefficiencies, and higher freight expenses. Gross margin declined due to the factors mentioned above partially offset by a higher net sales base.
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Operating Expenses, net
Total operating expenses increased $3.1 million in the quarterly comparison primarily due to higher incentive compensation, freight and marketing and insights expenses. These increases were partially offset by the estimated insurance recovery associated with the dry milk powder recall. As a percentage of net sales, total operating expenses increased to 11.3% from 10.6% in the prior comparable quarter, reflecting the factors noted above, partially offset by a higher net sales base.
Inventory
The value of total inventories on hand at the end of the current fourth quarter decreased $8.8 million, or 3.4%. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower finished goods inventories for bars, lower walnut acquisition costs, and lower on hand quantities of pecans and walnuts, which were partially offset by higher pecan and almond acquisition costs. The weighted average cost per pound of raw nut and dried fruit input stock on hand increased 12.1% year over year, driven primarily by higher pecan and almond acquisition costs, partially offset by lower walnut acquisition costs.
Full Year Results
In closing, Mr. Sanfilippo commented, “As I announced last month, I will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer in October to assume the role of Executive Chairman, and my brother Jasper will succeed me as CEO. Over the last several years we have made significant investments in our people, capabilities, and infrastructure that we believe will support long-term, sustainable growth. These investments, combined with a disciplined growth strategy focused on continuous improvement, innovation, customer partnership, and operational excellence, should position the company for continued success. Under Jasper's leadership, I am confident JBSS will continue to execute its strategic plan, strengthen its market position, and capitalize on future growth opportunities.
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As I reflect on the past 20 years, I want to sincerely thank our current and former employees for their hard work, dedication, and commitment. Together, we have transformed JBSS into a stronger, more diversified, and more profitable organization while preserving the entrepreneurial and family-oriented culture that has always defined our company. Our ability to remain nimble, adapt to changing market conditions, and work collaboratively to serve our customers has been a key driver of our success. It has been a privilege to lead this remarkable organization as CEO, and I am deeply grateful to our employees, customers, suppliers, and shareholders for their trust, support, and partnership throughout this journey."
Conference Call
The Company will host an investor conference call and webcast on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern (9:00 a.m. Central) to discuss these results. To register for the call, please click on the Participant Registration by register using this link: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI44107bdd00e5457a8a0b6255bbaf1762. After registering, an email will be sent, including dial-in details and a unique access code required to join the live call. Please ensure you have registered at least 15 minutes prior to the conference call time. This call is also being webcast by Notified and can be accessed at the Company’s website at www.jbssinc.com.
About John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.
Based in Elgin, Illinois, John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. is a processor, packager, marketer and distributor of nut and dried fruit products and snack bars, that are sold under the Company’s Fisher ®, Orchard Valley Harvest ®, Squirrel Brand ® and Southern Style Nuts ® brand names and under a variety of private brands.
Upcoming Events
The Company will be presenting at the BWS Financial Growth and Value Summer Investor Series conference in New York City, New York on August 25, 2026 and the Midwest IDEAS conference in Chicago, Illinois on August 27, 2026. Qualified investors that would like to schedule a meeting with management should contact Three Part Advisors at the phone number below.
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JOHN B. SANFILIPPO & SON, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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June 25, |
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June 26, |
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June 25, |
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June 26, |
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Net sales |
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$ |
280,434 |
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$ |
269,076 |
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$ |
1,175,673 |
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1,107,246 |
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Cost of sales |
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236,287 |
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220,293 |
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964,492 |
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903,775 |
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Gross profit |
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44,147 |
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48,783 |
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211,181 |
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203,471 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Selling expenses |
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20,656 |
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17,845 |
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78,941 |
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78,934 |
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Administrative expenses |
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11,070 |
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10,800 |
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43,042 |
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39,826 |
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Total operating expenses |
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31,726 |
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28,645 |
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121,983 |
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118,760 |
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Income from operations |
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12,421 |
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20,138 |
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89,198 |
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84,711 |
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Other expense: |
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Interest expense |
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419 |
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1,209 |
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2,429 |
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3,552 |
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Rental and miscellaneous expense, net |
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512 |
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453 |
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2,238 |
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1,849 |
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Pension expense (excluding service costs) |
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389 |
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361 |
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1,556 |
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1,445 |
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Total other expense, net |
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1,320 |
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2,023 |
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6,223 |
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6,846 |
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Income before income taxes |
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11,101 |
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18,115 |
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82,975 |
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77,865 |
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Income tax expense |
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2,698 |
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4,588 |
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21,041 |
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18,931 |
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Net income |
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$ |
8,403 |
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13,527 |
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$ |
61,934 |
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$ |
58,934 |
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Basic earnings per common share |
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0.72 |
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1.16 |
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5.29 |
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5.06 |
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Diluted earnings per common share |
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$ |
0.71 |
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1.15 |
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5.26 |
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5.03 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding |
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— Basic |
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11,716,965 |
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11,670,890 |
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11,698,823 |
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11,655,506 |
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— Diluted |
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11,824,621 |
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11,734,572 |
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11,777,400 |
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11,724,433 |
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JOHN B. SANFILIPPO & SON, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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June 25, |
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June 26, |
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ASSETS |
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CURRENT ASSETS: |
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Cash |
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1,147 |
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$ |
585 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
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84,310 |
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76,656 |
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Inventories |
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245,826 |
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254,600 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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18,028 |
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14,583 |
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349,311 |
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346,424 |
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PROPERTIES, NET: |
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255,965 |
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178,219 |
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OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS: |
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Intangibles, net |
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15,137 |
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16,178 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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5,782 |
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Operating lease right-of-use assets |
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24,584 |
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27,824 |
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Other assets |
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13,584 |
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23,176 |
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53,305 |
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72,960 |
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TOTAL ASSETS |
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$ |
658,581 |
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$ |
597,603 |
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LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES: |
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Revolving credit facility borrowings |
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$ |
33,615 |
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$ |
57,584 |
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Current maturities of long-term debt, net |
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6,052 |
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941 |
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Accounts payable |
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72,438 |
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60,479 |
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Bank overdraft |
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237 |
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294 |
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Accrued expenses |
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55,591 |
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36,748 |
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167,933 |
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156,046 |
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LONG-TERM LIABILITIES: |
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Long-term debt, less current maturities |
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43,567 |
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14,564 |
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Retirement plan |
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29,193 |
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27,921 |
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Long-term operating lease liabilities |
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20,648 |
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24,224 |
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Other |
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17,292 |
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14,151 |
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110,700 |
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80,860 |
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: |
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Class A Common Stock |
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26 |
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26 |
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Common Stock |
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92 |
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92 |
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Capital in excess of par value |
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143,522 |
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139,724 |
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Retained earnings |
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236,670 |
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221,495 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) |
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842 |
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564 |
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Treasury stock |
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(1,204 |
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(1,204 |
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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379,948 |
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360,697 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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$ |
658,581 |
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$ |
597,603 |
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