Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Noodles & Company
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: January 13, 2014
Reporting Period: Fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2013
This filing announces the issuance of a press release containing preliminary financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2013. Management scheduled investor conference presentations for January 14, 2014, and January 21, 2014.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are contained within the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) but are not detailed in the body of this Form 8-K.
Material Changes
The filing does not disclose specific material changes versus the prior comparable period. It serves solely as a notification that preliminary results have been issued and are available via the attached press release.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: Management indicated plans to present at investor conferences on January 14 and January 21, 2014.
Legal Disclaimer: The information furnished with this report, including the press release, is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not subject to the liabilities of that section. It is not incorporated by reference into other filings except as expressly set forth by specific reference.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated January 13, 2014) for specific preliminary financial figures.
- Verify the details of the investor conference presentations scheduled for January 14 and January 21, 2014.
- Confirm that the preliminary results are not yet audited or filed as part of the official 10-Q.