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: April 8, 2003
The Topps Company, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 001-15817 95-1567322
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer
of corporation) Identification No.)
One Whitehall, New York, NY 10004
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (212) 376-0300
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events
The Topps Company, Inc. hereby incorporates by reference herein Exhibit 99.0
reflecting the historical restatement of its business segment information.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired: None
(b) Pro forma financial information: None
(c) Exhibits:
99.0 Historical segment data
SIGNATURE 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.
The Topps Company, Inc.
Registrant
By: /s/ Catherine Jessup
Catherine Jessup
Vice President, CFO
Date: April 8, 2003
Exhibit 99.0
For Immediate Release
Contacts: Catherine Jessup, CFO
212.376.0466
HISTORICAL SEGMENT DATA
Thirteen weeks ended
March March
Fourth Quarter 1, 2003 2, 2002
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(In thousands of dollars)
Net Sales
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Confectionery 32,323 32,221
Entertainment 33,362 27,801
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Total $65,685 $60,022
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Contributed Margin
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Confectionery 11,135 10,090
Entertainment 10,616 5,719
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Total $21,751 $15,809
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Thirteen weeks ended
Nov Dec
Third Quarter 30, 2002 1, 2001
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(In thousands of dollars)
Net Sales
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Confectionery 29,214 30,656
Entertainment 37,442 41,396
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Total $66,656 $72,052
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Contributed Margin
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Confectionery 9,808 10,214
Entertainment 9,602 9,691
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Total $19,410 $19,905
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Thirteen weeks ended
Aug Sep
Second Quarter 30,2002 1, 2001
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(In thousands of dollars)
Net Sales
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Confectionery 42,248 44,442
Entertainment 27,751 36,772
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Total $69,999 $81,214
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Contributed Margin
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Confectionery 15,138 16,841
Entertainment 7,492 15,740
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Total $22,630 $32,581
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Thirteen weeks ended
May June
First Quarter 31, 2002 2, 2001
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(In thousands of dollars)
Net Sales
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Confectionery 43,080 44,808
Entertainment 44,659 42,084
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Total $87,739 $86,892
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Contributed Margin
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Confectionery 16,020 17,735
Entertainment 11,603 16,314
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Total $27,623 $34,049
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Full year ended
March March
Full Year 1, 2003 2, 2002
(In thousands of dollars)
Net Sales
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Confectionery 146,865 152,127
Entertainment 143,214 148,053
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Total $290,079 $300,180
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Contributed Margin
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Confectionery 52,101 54,880
Entertainment 39,313 47,464
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Total $91,414 $102,344
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