Blue Buffalo Pet Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:BUFF) Files An 8-K Results of Operations and Financial Condition

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Blue Buffalo Pet Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:BUFF) Files An 8-K Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August8, 2017, Blue Buffalo Pet Products, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the results of the Company for the second quarter ended June30, 2017. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto and is incorporated by reference herein.

As permitted by General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, information that is furnished shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose, including for the purposes of Section18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information and exhibit in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 2.02 Other Events.

The Company also announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $50.0 million of its common stock beginning August 10, 2017. Under the repurchase program, the Company is authorized to repurchase shares through open market purchases, privately-negotiated transactions or otherwise in accordance with applicable federal securities laws, including through Rule 10b5-1 trading plans and under Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The repurchase program has no time limit, however, the Company expects to complete the repurchase program by December 31, 2017. The repurchase program may also be modified, suspended or discontinued at any time. The number of shares to be purchased and the timing of purchases will be based on the level of the Company’s cash balances, general business and market conditions, and other factors, including legal requirements, debt covenant restrictions, and alternative investment opportunities.

Item 2.02 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.

Description

99.1

Press Release issued by Blue Buffalo Pet Products, Inc. dated August 8, 2017, announcing results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017.


Blue Buffalo Pet Products, Inc. Exhibit
EX-99.1 2 bluebuffalo063017ex991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit Exhibit 99.1Blue Buffalo Reports Second Quarter 2017 ResultsWilton,…
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About Blue Buffalo Pet Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:BUFF)

Blue Buffalo Pet Products, Inc. (BBPP) is a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, develops, produces, markets and sells pet food under the BLUE Life Protection Formula, BLUE Wilderness, BLUE Basics, BLUE Freedom and BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet lines. Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd. (Blue), Blue Buffalo Import Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. and Blue Buffalo Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. are subsidiaries of BBPP. The Company categorizes its products as dry foods, and wet foods, treats and other products. The Company’s products are produced domestically at its Heartland facility and through contract manufacturers for distribution to retailers in specialty channels throughout the United States, Canada, Japan and Mexico. It has a product portfolio across various product types, including diet types, breed sizes for dogs, life stages and flavors. BLUE Wilderness is a high-meat, high-protein, grain-free ancestral feeding line. BLUE Freedom is a grain-free line.