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JAB Beech Inc. Completes Tender Offer For All Outstanding Shares Of Caribou Coffee Company, Inc.

Jan 23, 2013 08:55:00 (ET)


MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- JAB Beech Inc. ("JAB"), a member of the Joh. A Benckiser Group, today announced the successful completion of the tender offer by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pine Merger Sub, Inc. ("Purchaser"), for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. ("Caribou") at a price of $16 per share, net to the seller in cash (less any required withholding taxes and without interest).

Wells Fargo Shareowner Services, the depositary for the tender offer, has advised JAB that, as of 12:00 midnight, New York City time, on January 22, 2013, the expiration of the tender offer, 13,554,419 shares were validly tendered and not withdrawn in the tender offer, representing approximately 63.9% of Caribou's currently outstanding shares on a fully diluted basis (including 945,361 shares delivered through Notices of Guaranteed Delivery, representing approximately 4.5% of the shares outstanding on a fully diluted basis). JAB has accepted for payment all shares validly tendered and not withdrawn and will promptly pay for such shares.

Purchaser will acquire all of the remaining outstanding shares of Caribou common stock by means of a merger under Minnesota law, which is expected to be completed on January 24, 2013. As a result of the purchase of shares in the tender offer, Purchaser has sufficient voting power to approve the merger without the affirmative vote of any other Caribou stockholder. In order to accomplish the merger as a "short-form" merger, Purchaser currently intends to exercise its "top-up" option pursuant to the merger agreement, which permits Purchaser to purchase additional shares of common stock of Caribou directly from Caribou for $16 per share (the same purchase price paid in the tender offer). Following the merger, Caribou will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of JAB, and each share of Caribou's outstanding common stock will be cancelled and converted into the right to receive the same consideration, without interest, received by holders who tendered in the tender offer. Thereafter, Caribou common stock will cease to be traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.

BDT Capital, a Chicago-based merchant bank that provides long-term private capital solutions to closely held companies, is a minority investor in this transaction alongside the Joh. A Benckiser Group. In addition to BDTCP's capital investment, BDT & Company served as a financial co-advisor to the Joh. A Benckiser Group with Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is acting as legal advisor to the Joh. A Benckiser Group in this transaction. Moelis & Co LLC is serving as an exclusive financial advisor to Caribou in connection with this transaction and Briggs and Morgan P.A. is acting as Caribou's legal advisor.

About CaribouFounded in 1992, Caribou is one of the leading branded coffee companies in the United States, with a compelling multi-channel approach to their customers. Based on the number of coffeehouses, Caribou is the second largest company-operated premium coffeehouse operator in the United States. As of September 30, 2012, the Company had 610 coffeehouses, including 202 franchised locations, in 22 states, the District of Columbia and ten international markets. The Company's coffeehouses aspire to be the community place loved by guests who are provided an extraordinary experience that makes their day better. Caribou provides the highest quality handcrafted beverages, foods and coffee lifestyle items with a unique blend of expertise, fun and authentic human connection in a comfortable and welcoming coffeehouse environment. In addition, Caribou's unique coffees are available within grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, office coffee and foodservice providers, hotels, entertainment venues and e-commerce channels. Caribou is a proud recipient of the Rainforest Alliance Corporate Green Globe Award and is committed to operating practices that promote sustainability and environmental protection. For more information, visit the Caribou web site at www.cariboucoffee.com .

About The Joh. A Benckiser GroupThe Joh. A Benckiser Group is a privately held group of affiliated companies focused on long term investments in companies with premium brands in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods category. The Joh. A Benckiser Group's portfolio includes a majority stake in Coty Inc., a global leader in beauty, a majority stake in Peet's Coffee & Tea Inc., a premier specialty coffee and tea company, a minority stake in Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC, a global leader in health, hygiene and home products and a minority investment in D.E Master Blenders 1753 N.V., an international coffee and tea company. The Joh. A Benckiser Group also owns Labelux, a luxury leather goods company with brands such as Jimmy Choo, Bally and Belstaff. The assets of the group are overseen by its three senior partners, Peter Harf, Bart Becht and Olivier Goudet.

About BDT Capital Partners BDT Capital Partners provides family-owned and entrepreneurially led companies with long-term capital, solutions-based advice and access to an extensive network of world-class family businesses. Based in Chicago, BDT Capital Partners is a merchant bank structured to provide advice and capital that address the unique needs of closely held businesses. The firm has a $3 billion investment fund as well as an investor base with the ability to co-invest significant additional capital. Through its advisory business, BDT & Company works with family businesses to pursue their long-term strategic and financial objectives.

Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements that are not historical facts and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this communication include statements regarding the anticipated benefits of the transaction; statements regarding the expected timing of the completion of the transaction; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. All forward-looking statements are based largely on current expectations and beliefs concerning future events, approvals and transactions that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. Factors that may cause or contribute to the actual results or outcomes being different from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements include are discussed in the Company's filings with the SEC, including in its periodic reports filed on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q with the SEC. Copies of the Company's filings with the SEC may be obtained at the "Investors" section of the Company's website at www.cariboucoffee.com . The forward-looking statements made in this communication are made only as of the date of this communication, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update them to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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Caribou Coffee Rings in the New Year with Two Flavorful New Coffee Offerings

9:00 AM ET 1/22/13 | PR Newswire

As fans everywhere welcome the new year, Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBOU) is excited to celebrate 2013 with the launch of two new whole bean coffees: Colombia Cosecha de Oro and Traveler's Roast. These delicious new light and medium roasts, respectively, were designed to help fans enjoy more tastes from the large spectrum of flavors that they offer while delivering Caribou's signature premium coffee experience.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130122/NY45263 )

The launch of these new coffees comes on the heels of an exciting 2012 for Caribou Coffee - a year that brought growth and the coffeehouse's 20th anniversary celebration. Caribou's new Colombia Cosecha de Oro and Traveler's Roast coffees will join Caribou's extensive coffee line-up - 20 choices - which offers a broad range of coffees - light, dark and medium roasts - to provide customers with a wide range of coffee experiences and tastes.

-- Colombia Cosecha de Oro: We listened to fan feedback on our Colombia coffee offering and are excited to introduce this refined option to satisfy guests looking for a lighter roast. Cosecha de Oro means "golden harvest" in Spanish, and this flavorful coffee also features caramel notes along with hints of subtle vanilla and sweet fruit flavors.

-- Traveler's Roast: A medium-bodied blend, Traveler's Roast is juicy and complex with a silky, smooth finish. Fans will love this choice for its dark chocolate qualities and "syrup-like" body.

Like all Caribou coffees and espresso, both coffees are Rainforest Alliance Certified(TM), a certification that ensures that farmers, as well as their families and greater communities, receive decent wages, access to education and medical care, and that beans are harvested responsibly to protect the environment. The Rainforest Alliance certification is one of the most comprehensive certifications of its kind, ensuring that coffee drinkers can "sip responsibly" with sustainable coffee that supports a more sustainable planet.

"Product innovation has been a priority for Caribou Coffee since day one, and continuing to surprise our fans with new coffees that offer a range of flavor profiles is something we pride ourselves on," said Alfredo Martel, senior vice president of marketing and product management, "Our team travels around the world in search of the very best beans and exciting new tastes, so we're thrilled to be bringing these latest options to the Caribou community, especially knowing that they are sourced in a way that provides support for farming communities, while also protecting the planet."

The new Colombia Cosecha de Oro and Traveler's Roast blend launched yesterday, Monday, January 21, 2013, and are available for purchase in stores and online. They are permanent additions to the Caribou portfolio.

For more information about Caribou Coffee, please visit Caribou Coffee's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cariboucoffee or follow Caribou on Twitter at @Caribou_Coffee.

About Caribou Coffee Founded in 1992, Caribou Coffee Company is one of the leading branded coffee companies in the United States, with a compelling multi-channel approach to their customers. Based on the number of coffeehouses, Caribou Coffee is the second largest company-operated premium coffeehouse operator in the United States. As of September 30, 2012, the Company had 610 coffeehouses, including 202 franchised locations, in 22 states, the District of Columbia and ten international markets. The Company's coffeehouses aspire to be the community place loved by guests who are provided an extraordinary experience that makes their day better. Caribou Coffee provides the highest quality handcrafted beverages, foods and coffee lifestyle items with a unique blend of expertise, fun and authentic human connection in a comfortable and welcoming coffeehouse environment. In addition, Caribou Coffee's unique coffees are available within grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, office coffee and foodservice providers, hotels, entertainment venues and e-commerce channels. Caribou Coffee is a proud recipient of the Rainforest Alliance Corporate Green Globe Award and is committed to operating practices that promote sustainability and environmental protection. For more information, visit the Caribou Coffee web site at www.cariboucoffee.com.

CONTACT: Blythe PosnerRuder Finn, Inc.(212) [e-mail]

SOURCE Caribou Coffee Company

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Law Office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC Announces Investigation of Caribou Coffee Company, Inc.

9:00 PM ET 12/19/12 | PR Newswire

Law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. ("Caribou Coffee" or the "Company") (Nasdaq- CBOU) relating to the proposed acquisition by Joh. A. Benckiser ("JAB").

Under the terms of the transaction, Caribou Coffee shareholders will receive only $16.00 in cash for each share of Caribou Coffee stock they own. The investigation concerns possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law by the Board of Directors of Caribou Coffee for not acting in the Company's shareholders' best interests in connection with the sale process to JAB. The transaction may undervalue the Company and will result in a loss for many shareholders. For example Caribou Coffee stock traded at $16.74 as recently as May 1, 2012 and $18.64 on March 30, 2012. In addition, Caribou Coffee is currently trading above the offer price and an analyst has set a price target for Caribou Coffee at $20.00 per share.

If you own shares of Caribou Coffee stock and wish to discuss the legal ramifications of the proposed transaction, or have any questions, you may e-mail or call the law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC who will, without obligation or cost to you, attempt to answer your questions. You may contact Jason L. Brodsky, Esquire or Evan J. Smith, Esquire at Brodsky & Smith, LLC, Two Bala Plaza, Suite 602, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, by e-mail at [e-mail] visiting http://brodsky-smith.com/519-cbou-caribou-coffee-company-inc.html, by calling toll free 877-LEGAL-90.

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An Open Letter to the Board of Directors of Caribou Coffee Company

Dec 20, 2012 08:30:55 (ET)


NEW HAVEN, CT, Dec 20, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- The following is a statement from Accretive Capital Partners' Founder & Managing Partner, Richard Fearon.

December 20, 2012

Board of Directors Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. Attn: Mr. Gary Graves, Chairman 3900 Lakebreeze Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55429

Dear Ladies and Gentleman of the Caribou Board:

As significant and supportive shareholders of Caribou Coffee Company for over five years, we at Accretive Capital Partners find ourselves utterly dismayed by the price you have accepted from Joh. A. Benckiser to sell our company.

Accretive Capital Partners, LLC and its affiliates are beneficial owners of more than 850,000 shares of Caribou Coffee stock and have stood by the company for more than five years while waiting patiently for a turn-around to materialize and for strategies for improving average unit volume and accelerating unit growth to evolve. And now, here we are with newly installed TurboChef ovens, a strategy to introduce new and exciting beverages and hot food products, and a plan to grow the store count by 10-12% annually, only to have the company handed to a new owner at a fraction of its intrinsic value.

At $16 per share, the price you have accepted from Benckiser on our behalf is only 0.9 times annual sales and less than 11 times trailing earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA). Compare these metrics to the price just paid by Benckiser for Peet's Coffee less than two months ago: Peet's shareholders received 2.4 times sales and 21 times EBITDA. Moreover, Starbucks' shareholders receive 3 times sales and 16 times EBITDA for their shares in a highly efficient public market. As measured by these real-time metrics, Caribou Coffee is worth $30-$35 per share, especially considering the control premium a strategic buyer must pay to enjoy operational synergies.

Combine these facts with the growth potential at Caribou Coffee: Average unit volume (AUV) runs around $600,000 per store and new-store openings were an anemic eight stores last year. The company's goal is to increase AUV to $1 million, an amount achieved by Starbucks and others, and to accelerate unit growth to 20 stores this year and by 10-12% thereafter. The substantial benefits of these two significant financial drivers of growth are imminent, and yet the board has elected to sell the business off at a multiple of historical sales less than half of what Benckiser just paid for Peet's Coffee.

We are baffled by the board's and management's decision to sell the company now and to do so without the benefit of engaging a qualified investment banker, who would market the company and manage an efficient auction process. Surely it would be in shareholders' best interests to determine if other major strategic buyers -- such as Starbucks, Green Mountain, Dunkin' Brands, Krispy Kreme -- had any interest in acquiring Caribou Coffee. One can only guess what kind of incentives Benckiser offered to our management team to consummate this deal.

We believe we are not alone among other significant shareholders in deeming our company, Caribou Coffee, to be worth substantially more than the price you have accepted on our behalf. We encourage you to pursue available alternatives to consummating this transaction with Benckiser and remind you of your fiduciary duties to shareholders: As custodians of our investment, you are charged with a duty to place shareholder interests above personal gain or other motives. And, with our proposal for a fair and open auction process, we demand only that you do the right and honorable thing on behalf of all Caribou Coffee Company shareholders.

Sincerely,

Richard E. Fearon, Jr. Managing Partner


Accretive Capital Partners
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Caribou Coffee crunch

By MarketWatch
Dec 17, 2012 15:18:01 (ET)


SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) - Let's face it. Despite heartfelt dedication to customers, community and planet Earth, coffee houses have become a really big business under heavy pressure to compete through consolidation.

On Monday Joh. A. Benckiser Group, a German holding company controlled by the Reimann clan, announced it is buying Caribou Coffee Co. for $340 million, or $16 a share. That's a whopping 30% premium to Caribou's closing price Friday.

This is the second time JAB has taken a publicly traded coffee house chain back into private hands. The first was five months ago, when it bought Peet's Coffee & Tea for $1 billion. Read about just how hot the U.S. coffee market is.

While Peet's, a pioneer in the premium coffee house business, has legendary status among aficionados, it lacked outlets. Caribou Coffee takes care of that. The Minneapolis-based chain has 610 stores in 22 states and gives JAB a much bigger distribution footprint.

Caribou said JAB intends to operate it as an independent brand. Maybe. But it's a safe bet JAB will used the combined clout of Peet's and Caribou to swing better deals when buying beans in the commodities market.

While JAB has quickly built a major presence in the sector, it is still dwarfed by Starbucks Corp. Starbucks has over 20,000 stores in 61 countries, 13,000 of them here in the United States. Given its vast, multi-billion-dollar global empire, it's no wonder others want a piece of it.

Unfortunately for those looking to invest in the next takeover candidate, there aren't a lot of publicly-traded coffee houses. Tim Hortons Inc. is the only high-profile candidate out there, but the Canadian company is more of a casual restaurant chain along the lines of Dunkin' Donuts rather than a "pure play" coffee house.

Given the modest price move by Tim Hortons shares Monday, it doesn't look like anyone thinks it might be in play. Dunkin' shares actually did better, up 3%.

There are several big, privately owned coffee houses, however, whose owners could reap big paydays from further consolidation of the industry. Three names that come to mind: The Coffee Beanery and Biggby Coffee, both based in Michigan, and Oregon-based Dutch Bros. Coffee, which claims to be the biggest drive-through coffee chain in the country.

It's precisely this lack of publicly traded entry points to the coffee business that keeps upstarts such as Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. on investors' radars. A volatile stock? Absolutely. But for lack of options, it is one of the few openings into a huge, robust industry that often seems shut to all but the biggest players.

-- Jim Jelter

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Caribou Coffee to be acquired by Joh. A. Benckiser for $16.00 per share in cash (halted); Joh. A. Benckiser also owns a majority stake in Peet's Coffee & Tea

9:00 AM ET 12/17/12 | Briefing.com

Co announced a definitive merger agreement under which an affiliate of Joh. A. Benckiser (JAB) will acquire Caribou for $16.00 per share in cash, or a total of approximately $340 million. The agreement, which has been unanimously approved by Caribou's independent directors, represents a premium of approximately 30% over Caribou's closing stock price on December 14, 2012, the last trading day prior to the announcement of the transaction. At the close of the transaction, Caribou will continue to be operated as an independent company with its own brand, management team and growth strategy. Caribou will remain based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The tender offer is not subject to a financing condition. Joh. A. Benckiser and affiliated companies is a privately held group focused on long term investments in companies with premium brands in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods category. The Joh. A. Benckiser-group's portfolio includes a majority stake in Peet's Coffee & Tea Inc.

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Caribou Enters into Merger Agreement to be Acquired by Joh. A. Benckiser for $16.00 Per Share in Cash

9:00 AM ET 12/17/12 | BusinessWire

Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBOU), the second-largest company-owned premium coffeehouse operator in the United States based on the number of coffeehouses, and the Joh. A. Benckiser Group (JAB) announced a definitive merger agreement under which an affiliate of JAB will acquire Caribou for $16.00 per share in cash, or a total of approximately $340 million. The agreement, which has been unanimously approved by Caribou's independent directors, represents a premium of approximately 30 percent over Caribou's closing stock price on December 14, 2012, the last trading day prior to the announcement of the transaction.

At the close of the transaction, Caribou will continue to be operated as an independent company with its own brand, management team and growth strategy. Caribou will remain based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

"Caribou Coffee is a great company, with dedicated people, world-class customer service, exceptionally high quality coffeehouse beverages and food and a state-of-the-art roasting facility. The employees of Caribou should feel very proud of all they've been able to accomplish over the years, and I look forward to continued success in Caribou's future," said Gary Graves, Non-Executive Chairman of Caribou.

"We anticipate the next chapter in Caribou's journey will be filled with tremendous opportunities to grow this great brand, with new ownership," said Michael Tattersfield, President and Chief Executive Officer of Caribou.

"Caribou has a fantastic brand and unique culture, and fits perfectly with JAB's investment philosophy of investing in premium and unique brands in attractive growth categories like coffee," said Bart Becht, Chairman of Joh. A. Benckiser Group. "JAB is committed to investing in Caribou as a standalone business out of Minneapolis to ensure the Company continues its current highly successful track record."

Under the terms of the merger agreement, an affiliate of JAB will promptly commence a tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Caribou's common stock at a price of $16.00 per share in cash. Following successful completion of the tender offer, JAB will acquire all remaining shares not tendered in the offer through a second-step merger at the same price as in the tender offer.

The consummation of the tender offer is subject to various conditions, including a minimum tender of at least a majority of outstanding Caribou shares on a fully diluted basis, the expiration or termination of the waiting periods under applicable competition laws, and other customary conditions. The tender offer is not subject to a financing condition.

BDT Capital Partners, a Chicago-based merchant bank that provides long-term private capital solutions to closely held companies, is a minority investor in this transaction alongside JAB. In addition to BDTCP's capital investment, BDT & Company served as a financial co-advisor to JAB with Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is acting as legal advisor to JAB in this transaction. Moelis & Co LLC is serving as exclusive financial advisor to Caribou in connection with this transaction and Briggs and Morgan P.A. is acting as Caribou's legal advisor.

About Caribou

Founded in 1992, Caribou is one of the leading branded coffee companies in the United States, with a compelling multi-channel approach to their customers. Based on the number of coffeehouses, Caribou is the second largest company-operated premium coffeehouse operator in the United States. As of September 30, 2012, the Company had 610 coffeehouses, including 202 franchised locations, in 22 states, the District of Columbia and ten international markets. The Company's coffeehouses aspire to be the community place loved by guests who are provided an extraordinary experience that makes their day better. Caribou provides the highest quality handcrafted beverages, foods and coffee lifestyle items with a unique blend of expertise, fun and authentic human connection in a comfortable and welcoming coffeehouse environment. In addition, Caribou's unique coffees are available within grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, office coffee and foodservice providers, hotels, entertainment venues and e-commerce channels. Caribou is a proud recipient of the Rainforest Alliance Corporate Green Globe Award and is committed to operating practices that promote sustainability and environmental protection. For more information, visit the Caribou web site at www.cariboucoffee.com.

About Joh. A. Benckiser

Joh. A. Benckiser and affiliated companies is a privately held group focused on long term investments in companies with premium brands in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods category. The Joh. A. Benckiser-group's portfolio includes a majority stake in Coty Inc., a global leader in beauty, a majority stake in Peet's Coffee & Tea Inc., a premier specialty coffee and tea company, a minority stake in Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC, a global leader in health, hygiene and home products and a minority investment in D.E Master Blenders 1753 N.V., an international coffee and tea company. JAB also owns Labelux, a luxury leather goods company with brands such as Jimmy Choo, Bally and Belstaff. The assets of the group are overseen by its three senior partners, Peter Harf, Bart Becht and Olivier Goudet.

About BDT Capital Partners

BDT Capital Partners provides family-owned and entrepreneurially led companies with long-term capital, solutions-based advice and access to an extensive network of world-class family businesses. Based in Chicago, BDT Capital Partners is a merchant bank structured to provide advice and capital that address the unique needs of closely held businesses. The firm has a $3 billion investment fund as well as an investor base with the ability to co-invest significant additional capital. Through its advisory business, BDT & Company works with family businesses to pursue their long-term strategic and financial objectives.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

The tender offer described in this document has not yet commenced. This announcement is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell shares of Caribou. At the time the offer is commenced, an affiliate of JAB will file a Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and Caribou will file a Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9 with respect to the offer. Caribou stockholders and other investors are urged to read the tender offer materials (including an Offer to Purchase, a related Letter of Transmittal and certain other offer documents) and the Solicitation/Recommendation Statement because they will contain important information which should be read carefully before any decision is made with respect to the tender offer. The Offer to Purchase, the related Letter of Transmittal and certain other offer documents, as well as the Solicitation/Recommendation Statement, will be made available to all stockholders of Caribou at no expense to them. The Tender Offer Statement and the Solicitation/Recommendation Statement will be made available for free at the Commission's web site at www.sec.gov. Free copies of these materials and certain other offering documents will be made available by the information agent for the offer.

In addition to the Solicitation/Recommendation Statement, Caribou files annual, quarterly and special reports, proxy statements and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You may read and copy any reports, statements or other information filed by Caribou at the SEC public reference room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the public reference room. Caribou's filings with the Commission are also available to the public from commercial document-retrieval services and at the website maintained by the Commission at www.sec.gov.

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SOURCE: Caribou Coffee Company, Inc.

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Abernathy MacGregor Group
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Chuck Burgess, 212-371-5999
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Jennifer Dunne, 312-660-7314
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Raphael Gross, 203-682-8253
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Media Contacts: For Caribou: Ruder Finn, Inc. Blythe Posner, 212-593-6306 [e-mail] or For JAB: Abernathy MacGregor Group Tom Johnson, 212-371-5999 [e-mail] Chuck Burgess, 212-371-5999 [e-mail] or For BDT Capital Partners: Jennifer Dunne, 312-660-7314 [e-mail] or Investor Contact: Raphael Gross, 203-682-8253 [e-mail]

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Caribou Coffee to Go Private in $340 Million Deal With Joh. A. Benckiser

9:28 AM ET 12/17/12 | Dow Jones
By Melodie Warner

Caribou Coffee Co. (CBOU) agreed to be taken private in a roughly $340 million deal with the German investment group Joh. A. Benckiser.

Joh. A. Benckiser is the investment vehicle for Germany's Reimann family, which, among other holdings, owns perfume maker Coty Inc. JAB bought Peet's Coffee & Tea Inc. in October for roughly $1 billion and also owns a large stake in Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC (RB.LN, RBGPY), a household-products powerhouse whose brands include Lysol, Woolite and French's mustard.

Caribou said JAB agreed to pay $16 a share in cash, a 30% premium to its Friday close. Shares were halted premarket and the stock has fallen 12% since the start of the year.

BDT Capital Partners, a Chicago-based merchant bank, is also a minority investor in this transaction, alongside JAB.

Caribou will remain based in Minneapolis, Minn.

The premium coffeehouse operator reported last month its third-quarter profit fell 3.6% as lower commercial sales contributed to its 5.2% revenue decline.

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Caribou Coffee Opens The Doors to New Location in Long Grove, Ill.

Dec 3, 2012 09:00:00 (ET)

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Brooklyn Center, Minnesota-based Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. today announced the opening of its newest Chicago-area location in the Northwest suburb of Long Grove, Ill.

On Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, Caribou officially welcomed the Long Grove community into its newest coffeehouse, located in the Sunset Grove development at 4196 IL Route 83, Suite A. The new coffeehouse features a drive-thru window for fans to grab coffee or food on-the-go. For those with more time, the location will offer a warm, inviting environment where guests can enjoy best-in-class menu items, including an array of premium beverages and delicious food offerings such as Caribou's distinctive breakfast sandwiches.

Fans visiting the new location this month can also enjoy Caribou's signature holiday beverages - Ho Ho Mint Mocha and Fa La Latte - as well as the coffeehouse's rich new seasonal offerings, the Salted Caramel Budino and Salted Caramel Mocha drinks.

"We're thrilled to continue our expansion in the Chicago-area by opening our newest coffeehouse in the welcoming community of Long Grove, just in time for the holidays," said Alfredo Martel, senior vice president of marketing and product management. "We hope members of the community will stop by for a cup of coffee, try some of our special holiday offerings, and take some time to relax and enjoy the company of good friends at Caribou during this season."

To celebrate the opening of this location in Long Grove and to welcome the community, Caribou has launched a special mobile text-to-win sweepstakes and will reward one lucky winner with a $100 Caribou gift card. To participate, fans can simply text LONGGROVE to the short code 65017 for a chance to win. Caribou will name one sweepstakes winner for the new location and participants must be residents of Illinois. Entries will be accepted between November 26, 2012 and January 1, 2013. To learn more about this sweepstakes and view the full contest rules, fans can visit: www.CaribouCoffee.com/LongGrove .

For more information about Caribou Coffee, please visit Caribou Coffee's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cariboucoffee or follow Caribou on Twitter at @Caribou_Coffee.

About Caribou Coffee Founded in 1992, Caribou Coffee Company is one of the leading branded coffee companies in the United States, with a compelling multi-channel approach to their customers. Based on the number of coffeehouses, Caribou Coffee is the second largest company-operated premium coffeehouse operator in the United States. As of September 30, 2012, the Company had 610 coffeehouses, including 202 franchised locations, in 22 states, the District of Columbia and ten international markets. The Company's coffeehouses aspire to be the community place loved by guests who are provided an extraordinary experience that makes their day better. Caribou Coffee provides the highest quality handcrafted beverages, foods and coffee lifestyle items with a unique blend of expertise, fun and authentic human connection in a comfortable and welcoming coffeehouse environment. In addition, Caribou Coffee's unique coffees are available within grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, office coffee and foodservice providers, hotels, entertainment venues and e-commerce channels. Caribou Coffee is a proud recipient of the Rainforest Alliance Corporate Green Globe Award and is committed to operating practices that promote sustainability and environmental protection. For more information, visit the Caribou Coffee web site at www.cariboucoffee.com .

CONTACT: Blythe PosnerRuder Finn, Inc.(212) [e-mail]

SOURCE Caribou Coffee Company, Inc.

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Caribou Coffee to "Warm Up" its Fans with Hot Beverages and Real Caramel this Holiday Season

9:00 AM ET 11/8/12 | PR Newswire
Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBOU) today kicked-off the 2012 holiday season with the launch of its all-new, expanded seasonal menu, along with an exciting retail collection for guests to "gift" to their loved ones this season.

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Starting today, Nov. 8, 2012, Caribou will once again offer its signature holiday beverages in stores - Ho Ho Mint Mocha and Fa La Latte - while the bakery will bring back everyone's favorite gingerbread. Additionally, Caribou is excited to introduce a new holiday tradition this year by offering real caramel to any drink and two new delicious seasonal beverages to help fans warm up in their local Caribou coffeehouse. The new caramel is made with real butter and cream and gives the beverages a rich, thick and deep caramel flavor.

Caribou's holiday limited-time-only food and beverage line-up will include:

NEW Salted Caramel Budino: Sweet cream and espresso with rich caramel and a light sprinkle of salt topped with a caramel mousse

NEW Salted Caramel Mocha: Rich chocolate balanced with the sweetness of caramel and a pleasant sprinkle of salt topped with a caramel mousse

Fa La Latte: Creamy eggnog mixed with espresso, whipped cream and a dash of nutmeg

Ho Ho Mint Mocha: Milk, dark or white chocolate mocha with mint syrup, crushed peppermint candy with whipped cream on top

Gingerbread: A moist, lightly spiced slice of traditional gingerbread topped with buttercream icing

Guests can stop by Caribou to enjoy these limited-time-only menu offerings throughout the holiday season, while they get comfortable in Caribou's signature cozy coffeehouses. Guests can also spread the cheer by purchasing fun and creative gifts from Caribou's 2012 holiday collection - either in stores or online - for everyone on their shopping lists:

Caribou's fun, festive drinkware and cozy sleeves

Signature Reindeer Blend, available in whole bean regular and decaf

Holiday ornaments and collectable Bou Plush

A variety of gift sets - all offered for under $25 - and Caribou holiday-themed gift cards, for last-minute gifting needs

Caribou Coffee's 20th Anniversary

This year's holiday season also marks one of the company's most exciting milestones yet: Caribou's 20th Anniversary on Dec. 14, 2012. To celebrate this milestone, Caribou has created a special 20th Anniversary Blend coffee - featuring the original Caribou Blend recipe - which will be available in stores and online starting on Nov. 25. An exclusive, commemorative ceramic mug and stainless steel tumbler will also be available for the occasion.

Additionally, throughout the 20 days leading up to its official anniversary, Caribou is excited to introduce its "20 Feel Good Years" program. As part of this campaign, Caribou coffeehouses across the country will introduce diverse offers to fans, including special deals and discounts. Caribou's "20 Feel Good Years" will kick-off on Sunday, Nov. 25 with a free small coffee of the day with the purchase of a pound of Anniversary Blend coffee. The offers will be available exclusively to those who text BOU20 to 65017* or "like" Caribou's Facebook page.

For more information about Caribou Coffee, please visit Caribou Coffee's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cariboucoffee or follow Caribou on Twitter at @Caribou_Coffee.

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About Caribou Coffee Founded in 1992, Caribou Coffee Company is one of the leading branded coffee companies in the United States, with a compelling multi-channel approach to their customers. Based on the number of coffeehouses, Caribou Coffee is the second largest company-operated premium coffeehouse operator in the United States. As of July 1, 2012, the Company had 596 coffeehouses, including 188 franchised locations, in 22 states, the District of Columbia and ten international markets. The Company's coffeehouses aspire to be the community place loved by guests who are provided an extraordinary experience that makes their day better. Caribou Coffee provides the highest quality handcrafted beverages, foods and coffee lifestyle items with a unique blend of expertise, fun and authentic human connection in a comfortable and welcoming coffeehouse environment. In addition, Caribou Coffee's unique coffees are available within grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, office coffee and foodservice providers, hotels, entertainment venues and e-commerce channels. Caribou Coffee is a proud recipient of the Rainforest Alliance Corporate Green Globe Award and is committed to operating practices that promote sustainability and environmental protection. For more information, visit the Caribou Coffee web site at www.cariboucoffee.com.

CONTACT: Blythe PosnerRuder Finn, Inc.(212) [e-mail]

SOURCE Caribou Coffee Company, Inc.

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Caribou Coffee Brews Up Supply Chain Improvements with Logility Voyager Solutions

Oct 9, 2012 08:30:01 (ET)

ATLANTA, Oct 09, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Logility Inc., a leading supplier of collaborative solutions to optimize the supply chain, today announced Caribou Coffee, the second largest company-owned premium coffeehouse operator in the United States based on the number of coffeehouses, has achieved impressive results with Logility Voyager Solutions(TM). In the first 12 months, Voyager Solutions has helped support Caribou Coffee's aggressive growth initiatives across its three channels of business (retail, franchise and commercial), increased inventory turns by 20 percent and increased the company's fulfillment service to above 99 percent.

Caribou Coffee needed to improve and systematize its buying process for bringing products into its distribution centers to drive better replenishment of its 585 locations and reduce in-store stock outs of consumables, ingredients and sellable end items. In addition, the company seeks to implement a sales and operations planning (S&OP) process and needed highly efficient processes executed with accurate data and forward visibility. To achieve these goals, Caribou Coffee turned to Logility Voyager Solutions to help more accurately project future demand, and synchronize supply and inventory levels to ensure the right supply chain resources are available to meet its customers' needs at the right time and cost.

"To continue delivering the highest possible customer service while executing on our growth path, we needed to improve our supply chain operations," said Karen Francois, director of strategic sourcing, Caribou Coffee. "We set forth aggressive goals for our supply chain including increasing capacity utilization up to 20 percent and decreasing our inventory by 25 percent. In the 12 months following our implementation of Logility Voyager Solutions, we found our product availability and buyer efficiency both increased and the solution has exceeded our expectations and given the Caribou team more visibility and focus."

Since deploying Voyager Solutions, Caribou Coffee has consistently achieved a greater than 99 percent fulfillment service level, improved inventory turns 20 percent, while reducing excess inventory up to 25 percent. They have also realized a greater than 20 percent reduction in the value of its excess inventory. The sourcing team is able to devote its time more to strategic activities instead of focusing its efforts on developing and maintaining its demand and replenishment plans. Voyager Solutions also provides the foundation for Caribou Coffee's S&OP organization.

"Caribou Coffee has quickly realized the significant benefits Logility Voyager Solutions can deliver to companies who see an opportunity to improve customer service while reducing costs," said Mike Edenfield, president and CEO, Logility. "Growth creates additional supply chain challenges as new products are introduced and distribution volume, frequency and number of destinations increase. We are excited to be a part of Caribou Coffee's growth plan and help the team effectively manage the added complexity more efficiently for both strategic and tactical forward-looking activities."

Recognized industry-wide for its rapid implementation, quick ROI and ease-of-use, Logility Voyager Solutions is a comprehensive supply chain management solution suite which features performance monitoring capabilities to increase supply chain visibility and operational efficiency in key areas including demand, inventory and replenishment planning, sales and operations planning (S&OP), manufacturing planning and scheduling, supply and inventory optimization, transportation planning and management, and warehouse management.

About Caribou Coffee

Founded in 1992, Caribou Coffee Company is one of the leading branded coffee companies in the United States, with a compelling multi-channel approach to their customers. Based on the number of coffeehouses, Caribou Coffee is the second largest company-operated premium coffeehouse operator in the United States. As of July 1, 2012, the Company had 596 coffeehouses, including 188 franchised locations, in 22 states, the District of Columbia and ten international markets. The Company's coffeehouses aspire to be the community place loved by guests who are provided an extraordinary experience that makes their day better. Caribou Coffee provides the highest quality handcrafted beverages, foods and coffee lifestyle items with a unique blend of expertise, fun and authentic human connection in a comfortable and welcoming coffeehouse environment. In addition, Caribou Coffee's unique coffees are available within grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, office coffee and foodservice providers, hotels, entertainment venues and e-commerce channels. Caribou Coffee is a proud recipient of the Rainforest Alliance Corporate Green Globe Award and is committed to operating practices that promote sustainability and environmental protection. For more information, visit the Caribou Coffee web site at www.cariboucoffee.com .

About Logility

With more than 1,250 customers worldwide, Logility is a leading provider of collaborative, best-of-breed supply chain solutions that help small, medium, large and Fortune 1000 companies realize substantial bottom-line results in record time. Logility Voyager Solutions is a complete supply chain management solution that features a performance monitoring architecture and provides supply chain visibility; demand, inventory and replenishment planning; Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP); supply and inventory optimization; manufacturing planning and scheduling; transportation planning and management; and warehouse management. Logility customers include Fender Musical Instruments, Hewlett-Packard, Parker Hannifin, Sigma-Aldrich, Verizon Wireless, and VF Corporation. Logility is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Software, Inc. (AMSWA, Trade ). For more information about Logility, call 800-762-5207 USA or visit http://www.logility.com .

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by statements made herein. These factors include, but are not limited to, continuing U.S. and global economic uncertainty, the timing and degree of business recovery, unpredictability and the irregular pattern of future revenues, dependence on particular market segments or customers, competitive pressures, delays, product liability and warranty claims and other risks associated with new product development, undetected software errors, market acceptance of Logility's products, technological complexity, the challenges and risks associated with integration of acquired product lines, companies and services, as well as a number of other risk factors that could affect the Company's future performance. For further information about risks the Company and American Software could experience as well as other information, please refer to American Software, Inc's. current Form 10-K and other reports and documents subsequently filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information, contact: Vincent C. Klinges, Chief Financial Officer, American Software, Inc., [phone] or fax: [phone].

Logility is a registered trademark and Logility Voyager Solutions is a trademark of Logility, Inc. Other products mentioned in this document are registered, trademarked or service marked by their respective owners.

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Caribou Coffee Opens its Newest Coffeehouse Location in Minnetonka, MN

Oct 1, 2012 10:00:00 (ET)

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU, Trade ) - the second largest company-owned premium coffeehouse operator in the United States based on the number of coffeehouses - has officially opened the doors to its latest coffeehouse addition to the Minneapolis-area, located in Minnetonka, Minn.

On Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, Caribou Coffee - which was founded and is headquartered in Minnesota- welcomed the Minnetonka community into its newest coffeehouse, located at 4754 County Road 101. In addition to featuring the warm, friendly neighborhood environment that Caribou is known for and offering best-in-class handcrafted beverages and food products, this location also includes a drive-thru window and outdoor seating.

"We love being a part of the Minnetonka community and are excited to now have the opportunity to provide our fans with drive-thru access and outdoor seating at our new coffeehouse," said Alfredo Martel, senior vice president of marketing and product management. "Caribou continuously looks for ways to innovate, whether that's via our beverages and food items, or the cozy and comfortable environments we offer our fans. We are always looking for ways to provide them with an extraordinary experience."

With all of its new coffeehouses, Caribou looks to pay tribute to the local community with neighborhood-centric décor. So in recognizing that Minnetonka is an active community, where residents enjoy outdoor activities such as biking, running, boating and fishing, Caribou designed the new Minnetonkastore to reflect this local sensibility. Guests will be able to enjoy all of their Caribou favorites at the new location, including Rainforest Alliance Certified(TM) coffees and espresso or delicious food offerings such as Bou Breakfast Sandwiches or Grown-up Grilled Cheese Sandwiches.

To celebrate the opening and thank its loyal fans in the Minnetonka community, Caribou is also launching aspecial mobile "Text-to-Win Sweepstakes" and will reward one winner with free Caribou beverages for the rest of the year. To participate, fans can simply text 7HI to the short code 70626 for a chance to win during the contest period, which runs from Sept. 28, 2012through Oct. 26, 2012. Caribou will name one sweepstakes winner for the new location and participants must be residents of Minnetonka, Minn. To learn more about this sweepstakes and view the full contest rules, fans can visit: www.cariboucoffee.com/7hi . Fans should also look forward to a special Grand Opening event at the new location on Oct. 26th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT.

For more information about Caribou Coffee, please visit Caribou Coffee's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cariboucoffee or follow Caribou on Twitter at @Caribou_Coffee.

About Caribou Coffee Founded in 1992, Caribou Coffee Company is one of the leading branded coffee companies in the United States, with a compelling multi-channel approach to their customers. Based on the number of coffeehouses, Caribou Coffee is the second largest company-operated premium coffeehouse operator in the United States. As of April 1, 2012, the Company had 585 coffeehouses, including 174 franchised locations, in 21 states, the District of Columbia and nine international markets. The Company's coffeehouses aspire to be the community place loved by guests who are provided an extraordinary experience that makes their day better. Caribou Coffee provides the highest quality handcrafted beverages, foods and coffee lifestyle items with a unique blend of expertise, fun and authentic human connection in acomfortable and welcoming coffeehouse environment. In addition, Caribou Coffee's unique coffees are available within grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, office coffee and foodservice providers, hotels, entertainment venues and e-commerce channels. Caribou Coffee is aproud recipient of the Rainforest Alliance Corporate Green Globe Award and is committed to operating practices that promote sustainability and environmental protection. For more information, visit the Caribou Coffee web site at www.cariboucoffee.com .

CONTACT: Blythe PosnerRuder Finn, Inc.(212) [e-mail]

SOURCE Caribou Coffee Company, Inc.

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Caribou Coffee Continues to Expand its Chicagoland Footprint with Newest Coffeehouse Location

Sep 10, 2012 09:00:00 (ET)

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire viaCOMTEX/ -- Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU, Trade ) - the second largest company-owned premium coffeehouse operator in the United States based on the number of coffeehouses - has officially opened its latest coffeehouse location in the bustling and vibrant Oakbrook Terrace Square shopping center.

On Thursday, September 6, 2012, Caribou officially welcomed the Oakbrook Terrace community to its newest coffeehouse located on 17 W 633 Roosevelt Road. A warm, friendly neighborhood environment with unique elements designed to foster community, the location will complement Oakbrook Terrace Square's charming village atmosphere.

"We're very excited for Caribou to join the finest shopping and restaurants in suburban Chicago and introduce new guests to our signature handcrafted beverages and delicious menu offerings," said Alfredo Martel, senior vice president of marketing and product management. "With the fall season underway, the new location will provide a welcoming andcomfortable environment for Oakbrook Terrace shoppers to relax, hang out with friends and recharge as they get back into their autumn routines."

Known for providing the highest-quality products and experiences to guests, Caribou remains focused on product innovation and unveiling new offerings within its beverage and food channels. As part of this, Caribou recently introduced revamped menu offerings for fall, including delicious new breakfast sandwiches, a new pumpkin chai and reformulated pumpkin syrup, which was made from real pumpkin and created to enhance Caribou's seasonal handcrafted beverages, all of which will be offered for a limited-time-only at the new coffeehouse in Oakbrook Terrace.

The Oakbrook Terrace Square location joins more than 55 Caribou coffeehouses in the Chicago area and is part of the company's overall planto open new stores in markets where the brand is already present before proceeding to grow in new regions. Last month, Caribou announced the opening of its first retail location in Jewel-Osco, Chicago's market-leading grocery chain, with plans to open seven additional coffeehouses in Jewel-Osco stores by the end of 2013.

To celebrate its newest coffeehouse location and encourage the Oakbrook Terrace community to spread the word, Caribou is launching a special mobile "Text-to-Win Sweepstakes" and will reward one winner with on-the-house Caribou beverages for the rest of the year. Toparticipate, fans can simply text OAKBROOK to the short code 70626 for a chance to win. Caribou will name one sweepstakes winner for the new location and participants must be residents of Oakbrook Terrace, IL. To learn more about this sweepstakes and view the full contest rules, fans can visit: www.CaribouCoffee.com/Oakbrook .

For more information about Caribou Coffee, please visit Caribou Coffee's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cariboucoffee or follow Caribou on Twitter at @Caribou_Coffee.

About Caribou Coffee

Founded in 1992, Caribou Coffee Company is one of the leadingbranded coffee companies in the United States, with acompelling multi-channel approach to their customers. Based on the number of coffeehouses, Caribou Coffee is the second largest company-operated premium coffeehouse operator in the United States. As of April 1, 2012, the Company had 585 coffeehouses, including 174 franchised locations, in21 states, the District of Columbiaand nine international markets. The Company's coffeehouses aspire to be the community place loved by guests who are provided an extraordinary experience that makes their day better. Caribou Coffee provides the highest quality handcrafted beverages, foods and coffee lifestyle items with a unique blend of expertise, fun and authentic human connection in acomfortable and welcoming coffeehouse environment. In addition, Caribou Coffee's unique coffees are available within grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, office coffee and foodservice providers, hotels, entertainment venues and e-commerce channels. Caribou Coffee is aproud recipient of the Rainforest Alliance Corporate Green Globe Award and is committed to operating practices that promote sustainability and environmental protection. For more information, visit the Caribou Coffee web site at www.cariboucoffee.com .

CONTACT: Blythe PosnerRuder Finn, Inc.(212) [e-mail]

SOURCE Caribou Coffee Company, Inc.

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Global Coffee Shipments Increase 2 Percent in the April -- June Quarter After Declining for the Previous Two

After an impressive start to the year coffee stocks have cooled off significantly as Europe's current economic crisis have seen demand drop across the region. But global demand may be picking up as recent data from the International Coffee Organization (ICO) showed that global coffee shipments have increased 2 percent in the April-June quarter, after declining in the two previous quarters. Five Star Equities examines the outlook for companies in the Coffee Industry and provides equity research on Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBOU) and Dunkin Brands Group Inc. (NASDAQ: DNKN).

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Coffee prices have dropped significantly in 2012. According to the ICO from July 2011 to July 2012 the average monthly price for a pound of coffee has fallen by 24 percent. Coffee companies haven't immediately benefited from lower prices, but will in 2013.

"What they typically do is they buy coffee on a six-to-nine-month-out forward-rolling basis," says Will Slabaugh, research analyst at Stephens Research. "When you see coffee prices dropping now, what you're preparing for is a benefit into next year and then likely into 2014 as well, if prices can stay low."

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Based on the number of coffeehouses, Caribou Coffee is the second largest company-operated premium coffeehouse operator in the United States. The company reported net sales for the second quarter of 2012 increased $0.8 million to $81.1 million, or 1.1 percent, from $80.3 million in the comparable quarter of 2011.

Dunkin' Brands Group is one of the world's leading franchisors of quick service restaurants serving hot and cold coffee and baked goods, as well as hard-serve ice cream. For the full-year 2011, the company had franchisee-reported sales of approximately $8.3 billion. Revenues grew by 9.8 percent compared to the second quarter of 2011.

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Caribou Coffee Announces Partnership with Chicago's Jewel-Osco
Aug 20, 2012 09:00:00 (ET)


MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU, Trade ), the second largest company-operated premium coffeehouse retailer in the United States, today announced it will be expanding its retail and commercial footprint in the Chicagoland area by teaming up with Jewel-Osco, the city's market-leading grocery chain.


To kick-off this partnership, Caribou Coffee opened its first retail location within Jewel-Osco's Barrington store last week, with plans to introduce two additional coffeehouses in the grocery's Hoffman Estates and Countryside locations in the near future, as well as five additional coffeehouses within Jewel-Osco in 2013.

Through this partnership, Caribou will not only offer its signature, cozy coffeehouse environment and distinct offerings to Chicago consumers who visit Jewel-Osco stores, but the brand will also introduce its premium packaged coffee throughout the SUPERVALU-owned grocery chain. These offerings include a broad spectrum of roasts and blends that will provide shoppers with more quality options.

"With the introduction of Caribou's partnership with Jewel-Osco, our goal is to provide Chicagoans convenient access to Caribou's best-in-class, premium coffee products, paired with a comfortable, warm and welcoming coffeehouse setting," said Mike Tattersfield, president and CEO of Caribou Coffee. "This is a significant partnership for Caribou, as it allows us to expand our distribution in one of our key markets and accelerate Caribou's growth among diverse business units in partnership with Chicago's market-leading grocery chain."

The Jewel-Osco partnership is a key milestone in Caribou's plans for multi-channel growth. As part of its expansion strategy, Caribou plans to further expand among grocery and mass merchandise retailers nationwide.

Additionally, to celebrate the openings of the new Jewel-Osco locations this year, Caribou will reward three special fans with free Caribou beverages for the rest of the year, through its official "Text-to-Win Sweepstakes." For each location, Caribou fans can simply text a dedicated keyword during that store's respective contest period to the short code 70626 for a chance to win. Caribou will name one sweepstakes winner for each new Caribou location and participants must be residents of the new location's city. For the Barrington location, fans can text BARRINGTON to 70626 during the contest period, August 17-August 27, 2012, for a chance to win free beverages for the rest of the year. To learn more about this sweepstakes and view the full contest rules, fans can visit: www.cariboucoffee.com/jewel .

For more information about Caribou Coffee, please visit Caribou Coffee's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cariboucoffee or follow Caribou on Twitter at @Caribou_Coffee.

About Caribou Coffee Founded in 1992, Caribou Coffee Company is one of the leading branded coffee companies in the United States, with a compelling multi-channel approach to their customers. Based on the number of coffeehouses, Caribou Coffee is the second largest company-operated premium coffeehouse operator in the United States. As of April 1, 2012, the Company had 585 coffeehouses, including 174 franchised locations, in 21 states, the District of Columbia and nine international markets. The Company's coffeehouses aspire to be the community place loved by guests who are provided an extraordinary experience that makes their day better. Caribou Coffee provides the highest quality handcrafted beverages, foods and coffee lifestyle items with a unique blend of expertise, fun and authentic human connection in a comfortable and welcoming coffeehouse environment. In addition, Caribou Coffee's unique coffees are available within grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, office coffee and foodservice providers, hotels, entertainment venues and e-commerce channels. Caribou Coffee is a proud recipient of the Rainforest Alliance Corporate Green Globe Award and is committed to operating practices that promote sustainability and environmental protection. For more information, visit the Caribou Coffee web site at www.cariboucoffee.com .

CONTACT: Blythe PosnerRuder Finn, Inc.(212) [e-mail]

SOURCE Caribou Coffee Company, Inc.

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Caribou Coffee Encourages Fans to Savor the Flavors of Fall with the Launch of Three New Breakfast Sandwiches and New Reformulated Pumpkin Offerings

Aug 14, 2012 09:00:00 (ET)

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU, Trade ) today announced the upcoming launch of several, all-new menu offerings as well as the return of limited-time-only seasonal items that Caribou fans have come to know and love, just in time for fall. With the new school year around the corner and prospect of a cool fall breeze, Caribou's fall menu - which includes three new breakfast sandwiches, a new Pumpkin Chai beverage and improved pumpkin syrup - aims to help fans get their morning, and the season, started right.

This Friday, August 17, 2012, Caribou will introduce three, brand-new tasty breakfast sandwiches to its line-up:

Maple Bacon, Egg and Gruyere Wheat Ciabatta (limited-time-only)

Spinach, Egg and Swiss Mini Ciabatta

Sausage, Egg and Cheese Biscuit

The two sandwiches that will remain in the original line-up are Caribou's very popular Chicken Apple Sausage and Egg White Turkey BaconDaybreakers. Each sandwich is made with premium and wholesome ingredients served fresh from the oven.

In addition to new sandwiches, the coffeehouse will also bring back featured fall favorites: Pumpkin Latte, Pumpkin White Chocolate Mocha, Pumpkin Bread and Caramel Apple Crisp Oatmeal, along with a new Pumpkin Chai. This year's pumpkin drinks will offer a delicious new pumpkin syrup, made from real pumpkin, and created to enhance the seasonal handcrafted beverages, all of which will be available for a limited-time.

"At Caribou, we are committed to product innovation. We are thrilled to be launching our breakfast sandwiches to provide our guests with a continual distinctive Caribou Coffee experience," said Alfredo Martel, senior vice president of marketing and product management. "With the changing of seasons, it's the perfect time to update our menus to reflect fall favorites that our guests look forward to each year. Our new and improved pumpkin syrup is an upgrade that we know our guests will love in their seasonal beverages."

Caribou's limited-time-only breakfast and pumpkin offerings will be available through fall, while two of the three new breakfast sandwiches are permanent additions to the Caribou menu.

For more information about Caribou Coffee, please visit Caribou Coffee's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cariboucoffee or follow Caribou on Twitter at @Caribou_Coffee.

About Caribou Coffee Founded in 1992, Caribou Coffee Company is one of the leading branded coffee companies in the United States, with a compelling multi-channel approach to their customers. Based on the number of coffeehouses, Caribou Coffee is the second largest company-operated premium coffeehouse operator in the United States. As of April 1, 2012, the Company had 585 coffeehouses, including 174 franchised locations, in 21 states, the District of Columbia and nine international markets. The Company's coffeehouses aspire to be the community place loved by guests who are provided an extraordinary experience that makes their day better. Caribou Coffee provides the highest quality handcrafted beverages, foods and coffee lifestyle items with a unique blend of expertise, fun and authentic human connection in acomfortable and welcoming coffeehouse environment. In addition, Caribou Coffee's unique coffees are available within grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, office coffee and foodservice providers, hotels, entertainment venues and e-commerce channels. Caribou Coffee is aproud recipient of the Rainforest Alliance Corporate Green Globe Award and is committed to operating practices that promote sustainability and environmental protection. For more information, visit the Caribou Coffee web site at www.cariboucoffee.com .

CONTACT: Blythe PosnerRuder Finn, Inc.(212) [e-mail]

SOURCE Caribou Coffee Company, Inc.

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Caribou Coffee Reports Second Quarter 2012 Results

4:00 PM ET 8/6/12 | BusinessWire

Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBOU), the second largest company-owned premium coffeehouse operator in the United States based on the number of coffeehouses, today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2012 (thirteen weeks ended July 1, 2012). The Company also adjusted its fiscal 2012 outlook.

HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2012 INCLUDE:

-- Comparable coffeehouse store sales increased 2.8%

-- Net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. was $2.8 million, or $0.13 per diluted share compared to $4.4 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2011. The year-ago period was impacted by a tax benefit related to the reversal of a portion of our tax valuation allowance. Non-GAAP pro forma net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. in the second quarter of 2011 was $2.7 million, or $0.13 per diluted share (see non-GAAP reconciliation at the end of this release).

Speaking on behalf of the Company, Michael Tattersfield, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer commented, "We were pleased to have held pro forma net income steady compared to the prior year period in the face of coffee commodity cost pressure and a lower contribution from the Keurig single-serve platform. Growth in comparable coffeehouse sales has also now been extended to eleven consecutive quarters and benefited from our continued focus on product innovation. In addition we also reached a new franchise milestone of 100 international coffeehouses further demonstrating the extensive popularity of Caribou Coffee outside of the US."

Tattersfield concluded, "Although our updated projections for Caribou-branded K-cups have led us to adjust our full year outlook, we view the dynamics affecting our single-serve business as temporary challenges and remain committed to strengthening our Green Mountain relationship. More importantly, the diversification afforded to us through our multi-channel model provides us numerous levers to achieve sustainable growth in sales and profitability over the long-term."

SECOND QUARTER 2012 RESULTS

Net sales for the quarter of $81.1 million increased $0.8 million, or 1.1%, from $80.3 million in the comparable quarter of 2011.

-- Coffeehouse sales were $62.0 million in the second quarter of 2012, an increase of 3.3% compared to $60.0 million in the second quarter of 2011. Growth was driven by a 2.8% increase in comparable coffeehouse sales, primarily due to increased beverage sales.

-- Commercial sales were $15.5 million in the second quarter of 2012, a decrease of 7.9% compared to $16.8 million in the second quarter of 2011. This change was driven by a decrease in sales of blended coffee into the Keurig single-serve platform and related royalties, partially offset by increased sales to new and existing customers in the Company's grocery and foodservice channels.

-- Franchise sales were $3.6 million in the second quarter of 2012, an increase of 6.0% compared to $3.4 million in the second quarter of 2011. Growth in product sales and royalties from 188 franchise locations, a net increase of 41 locations from the prior year, drove the increase in franchise sales versus last year.

Cost of sales and related occupancy costs in the second quarter of 2012 were $39.8 million, an increase of $1.9 million, or 5.0%, compared to the second quarter of 2011, and were driven by significantly higher coffee commodity costs. As a percentage of revenue, cost of sales and related occupancy costs were 49.1% in the second quarter of 2012 versus 47.2% in the same period of the prior year. The increase as a percentage of sales was due to higher coffee commodity costs versus the prior year.

Operating expenses in the second quarter of 2012 were $26.4 million, a decrease of $0.4 million, or 1.6%, compared to $26.8 million in the second quarter of 2011. The decrease in operating expenses was driven by lower labor costs that were partially offset by higher fees for debit card transactions due to recent legislation changes. As a percentage of revenue, operating costs were 32.5%, compared to 33.4% in the same period of the prior year. The decrease as a percentage of sales is the result of leverage gained on fixed costs within the Company's business channels.

General and administrative expenses decreased $0.6 million, or 7.0%, to $7.6 million in the second quarter of 2012, from $8.1 million in the second quarter of 2011. As a percentage of total net sales, general and administrative expenses decreased to 9.3% in the second quarter of 2012 from 10.1% in the second quarter of 2011, as the Company leveraged fixed costs on higher sales.

Depreciation and amortization decreased $0.3 million to $2.5 million during the second quarter of 2012 due to a lower depreciable asset base.

Tax expense was $2.0 million in the second quarter of 2012 compared to a tax expense of less than $0.1 million in the second quarter of 2011. The tax benefit in 2011 related to the reversal of a portion of the Company's valuation allowance against accumulated net operating losses and other deferred tax assets and the corresponding recognition of those deferred tax assets on the Company's balance sheet.

The Company's net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. in the second quarter of 2012 was $2.8 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, compared to $4.4 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, in the same period in 2011. When adjusting for the reversal of the valuation allowance on the Company's deferred tax assets, the Company's non-GAAP pro forma net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. in the second quarter of 2011 was $2.7 million, or $0.13 per diluted share (see non-GAAP reconciliation at the end of this release).

FISCAL YEAR 2012 OUTLOOK

-- Net sales flat compared with 2011.

-- Net coffeehouse unit growth of 60 to 70, of which approximately 15 will be Company-owned coffeehouse openings.

-- Diluted earnings per share of $0.43 to $0.46.

The change in the Company's outlook is primarily attributable to the expectation of lower sales related to its Green Mountain relationship, which is driven by continued channel shifting, the short-term impact of new price tiers in the category, as well as the loss of a significant account in the club business. While these factors have created shifts to the near term, Caribou remains confident in its long-term growth prospects in the single-serve marketplace.

CONFERENCE CALL

The Company will host a conference call on August 6, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss these results. Hosting the call will be Mike Tattersfield, Chief Executive Officer, and Tim Hennessy, Chief Financial Officer.

Listeners may also access the call by dialing [phone] or [phone] for international callers. A replay of the call will be available until Monday, August 13, 2012, by dialing [phone] or [phone] for international callers; the password is 1634554.

The conference call will also be webcast and can be accessed from the Investor Relations section of the Caribou Coffee website at www.cariboucoffee.com.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded in 1992, Caribou Coffee Company is one of the leading branded coffee companies in the United States, with a compelling multi-channel approach to their customers. Based on the number of coffeehouses, Caribou Coffee is the second largest company-operated premium coffeehouse operator in the United States. As of July 1, 2012, the Company had 596 coffeehouses, including 188 franchised locations, in 22 states, the District of Columbia and ten international markets. The Company's coffeehouses aspire to be the community place loved by guests who are provided an extraordinary experience that makes their day better. Caribou Coffee provides the highest quality handcrafted beverages, foods and coffee lifestyle items with a unique blend of expertise, fun and authentic human connection in a comfortable and welcoming coffeehouse environment. In addition, Caribou Coffee's unique coffees are available within grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, office coffee and foodservice providers, hotels, entertainment venues and e-commerce channels. Caribou Coffee is a proud recipient of the Rainforest Alliance Corporate Green Globe Award and is committed to operating practices that promote sustainability and environmental protection. For more information, visit the Caribou Coffee web site at www.cariboucoffee.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this release, and other written or oral statements made by or on behalf of Caribou Coffee contain forward-looking statements concerning Caribou Coffee's expected financial performance, as well as Caribou Coffee's strategic and operational plans. Risks and uncertainties may cause actual results to differ materially from the results predicted, and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, our ability to develop and maintain our brand; our ability to maintain or expand our commercial business, including maintaining our relationship with Keurig; our ability to locate superior sites and increase the density of our coffeehouses; Caribou Coffee's ability to compete with new or existing competitors; the implementation and results of Caribou Coffee's ongoing strategic and cost initiatives; the fluctuations in cost and availability of our raw ingredients; the demand by customers for Caribou Coffee's premium products; acceptance by customers of new products and services; dependence on third parties for supplies, services, and distribution; dependence on key personnel; failure to manage growth and diversification; risks related to Caribou Coffee's international franchise operations; Caribou Coffee's ability to protect its intellectual property and the value of its brands; and general economic conditions and changes in economic conditions. All information set forth in this press release and its attachments is as of August 3, 2012. Caribou Coffee does not intend, and undertakes no duty, to update this information to reflect subsequent events or circumstances; however, Caribou Coffee may update its business outlook or any portion thereof at any time in its discretion. More information about potential factors that could affect the Company's business and financial results is included under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2012, which is on file with the SEC and available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Additional information will also be set forth in those sections in any future filings we may make with the SEC under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act.

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CARIBOU COFFEE COMPANY, INC. AND AFFILIATES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended --------------------------- --------------------------------- July 1, July 3, July 1, July 3, 2012 2011 2012 2011 ------------- ------------- ---------------- ---------------- (In thousands, except for per share amounts) (Unaudited) Coffeehouse sales $ 62,008 $ 60,032 $ 121,745 $ 117,643 Commercial and franchise sales 19,117 20,238 39,921 34,902 ------ ------ ------- ------- Total net sales 81,125 80,270 161,666 152,545 Cost of sales and related occupancy costs 39,809 37,923 81,861 71,159 Operating expenses 26,387 26,811 52,980 52,221 Depreciation and amortization 2,467 2,768 4,972 5,704 General and administrative expenses 7,572 8,142 14,848 15,940 ------ ------ ------- ------- Operating income 4,890 4,626 7,005 7,521 Other income (expense): Interest income 12 7 24 12 Interest expense (20 ) (58 ) (41 ) (114 ) ------ -- ------ -- ------- --- ------- --- Income before provision for (benefit from) income taxes 4,882 4,575 6,988 7,419 Provision for (benefit from) income taxes 2,030 47 2,857 (21,287 ) ------ ------ ------- ------- ---Net income 2,852 4,528 4,131 28,706 Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 93 103 131 210 ------ ------ ------- ------- Net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. $ 2,759 $ 4,425 $ 4,000 $ 28,496 == ====== == ====== === ======= === ======= Basic net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. common $ 0.14 $ 0.22 $ 0.20 $ 1.43 shareholders per share == ====== == == ====== == === ======= === === ======= === Diluted net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. $ 0.13 $ 0.21 $ 0.19 $ 1.38 common shareholders per share == ====== == == ====== == === ======= === === ======= === Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding 20,347 19,995 20,446 19,925 ====== ====== ======= ======= Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding 20,914 20,670 21,104 20,605 ====== ====== ======= =======

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CARIBOU COFFEE COMPANY, INC. AND AFFILIATES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS July 1, January 1, 2012 2012 ----------------------- ----------------------- In thousands, except per share amounts (Unaudited) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 36,902 $ 44,495 Accounts receivable, net 7,543 14,646 Other receivables, net 1,712 1,743 Inventories 35,192 22,965 Deferred tax assets - current 4,238 6,766 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,386 1,514 -------------- --------------Total current assets 86,973 92,129 Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and 35,531 36,965 amortization Deferred tax assets - non-current 15,624 13,947 Other assets 300 323 -------------- --------------Total assets $ 138,428 $ 143,364 ===== ============== ===== ============== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 14,561 $ 10,480 Accrued compensation 3,047 6,272 Accrued expenses 9,169 8,502 Deferred revenue 6,246 8,591 -------------- -------------- Total current liabilities 33,023 33,845 Asset retirement liability 1,237 1,248 Deferred rent liability 4,514 5,132 Deferred revenue 1,863 1,883 -------------- -------------- Total long term liabilities 7,614 8,263 Equity: Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. Shareholders' equity: Preferred stock, par value $.01, 20,000 shares authorized; no shares -- -- issued and outstanding Common stock, par value $.01, 200,000 shares authorized; 20,325 and 203 208 20,848 shares issued and outstanding at July 1, 2012 and January 1, 2012, respectively Additional paid-in capital 125,540 132,643 Accumulated comprehensive loss (379 ) -- Accumulated deficit (27,718 ) (31,718 ) -------------- - -------------- - Total Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. shareholders' equity 97,646 101,133 Noncontrolling interest 145 123 -------------- --------------Total equity 97,791 101,256 -------------- -------------- Total liabilities and equity $ 138,428 $ 143,364 ===== ============== ===== ==============

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Coffeehouse Openings and Closings Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended ---------------------------------- -----------------------------------July 1, July 3, July 1, July 3, 2012 2011 2012 2011 -------------- ------------------- --------------- ------------------- (In thousands, except operating data) Non-GAAP Metrics: EBITDA(1) $ 7,788 7,776 $ 12,897 13,999 Operating Data: Percentage change in comparable coffeehouse net sales(2) 2.8 % 4.6 % 2.6 % 4.5 % Company-Owned: Coffeehouses open at beginning of period 411 409 412 410 Coffeehouses opened during the period 1 -- 1 -- Coffeehouses closed during the period 4 2 5 3 ----- -------------- ------ --------------Coffeehouses open at end of period: Total Company-Owned 408 407 408 407 Franchised: Coffeehouses opened at beginning of period 174 135 169 131 Coffeehouses opened during the period 17 12 25 21 Coffeehouses closed during the period 3 -- 6 5 ----- -------------- ------ --------------Coffeehouses open at end of period: Total Franchised 188 147 188 147 ----- -------------- ------ -------------- Total coffeehouses open at end of period 596 554 596 554 ===== ============== ====== ==============

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(1) See reconciliation and discussion of non-GAAP measures which follow at the end of this section. (2) Percentage change in comparable coffeehouse net sales compares the net sales of coffeehouses during a fiscal period to the net sales from the same coffeehouses for the equivalent period in the prior year. A coffeehouse is included in this calculation beginning in its thirteenth full fiscal month of operations. A closed coffeehouse is included in the calculation for each full month that the coffeehouse was open in both fiscal periods. Franchised coffeehouses are not included in the comparable coffeehouse net sales calculations.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited, in thousands, except per share data)

The following reconciliations and non-GAAP financial information are provided to assist the reader with understanding the financial impact of the 2011 reversal of the valuation allowance against accumulated net operating losses and other deferred tax assets on the Company's net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. and earnings per share when comparing current thirteen week period and twenty-six week period results to the Company's 2011 results.

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Thirteen Weeks Twenty-Six Weeks Ended July 3, 2011 Ended July 3, 2011 Thousands Diluted EPS Thousands Diluted EPS ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------- Net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. as reported $ 4,425 $ 0.21 $ 28,496 $ 1.38 Provision for income taxes (1) 47 0.00 21,287 1.03 ------ ------ ------ ------ Non-GAAP pro-forma pre-tax income attributable to Caribou Coffee 4,472 0.21 7,209 0.35 Company, Inc. ------ ------ Pro forma tax expense at 40% effective tax rate (2) 1,789 0.08 2,884 0.14 ------ ------ ------ ------ Non-GAAP pro forma net income attributable to Caribou Coffee $ 2,683 $ 0.13 $ 4,325 $ 0.21 Company, Inc. ==== ====== ===== ====== ==== ====== ===== ====== Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding 20,670 20,670 20,605 20,605 ------ ------ ------ ------

(1) Relates to the tax benefit from the reversal of an acco reserve against tax net operating loss carryforwards a deferred tax assets. (2) Pro forma effective tax rate for illustrative purposes results could differ.

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EBITDA RECONCILIATION Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended ------------------------- -------------------------------- July 1, July 3, July 1, July 3, 2012 2011 2012 2011 ------------ ------------ --------------- ---------------- (Thousands) Net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. $ 2,759 $ 4,425 $ 4,000 $ 28,496 Interest expense 20 58 41 114 Interest income (12 ) (7 ) (24 ) (12 ) Depreciation and amortization(1) 2,991 3,253 6,023 6,688 Provision for (benefit from) income taxes 2,030 47 2,857 (21,287 ) ----- ----- ------ ------- --- EBITDA $ 7,788 $ 7,776 $ 12,897 $ 13,999 == ===== == ===== === ====== === =======

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(1) Includes depreciation and amortization associated with headquarters and roasting facility that are categorize and administrative expenses and cost of sales and rela costs on the statement of operations.

EBITDA is equal to net income excluding: (a) interest expense; (b) interest income; (c) depreciation and amortization; and (d) income taxes.

Management believes EBITDA is useful to investors in evaluating the Company's operating performance for the following reason:

* Coffeehouse leases are generally short-term and Caribou must depreciate all of the cost associated with those leases on a straight-line basis over the initial lease term excluding renewal options (unless such renewal periods are reasonably assured at the inception of the lease). The Company opened a net 202 company-operated coffeehouses from the beginning of fiscal 2003 through the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2012. As a result, management believes depreciation expense is disproportionately large when compared to the sales from a significant percentage of the coffeehouses that are in their initial years of operations. Also, many of the assets being depreciated have actual useful lives that exceed the initial lease term excluding renewal options. Consequently, management believes that adjusting for depreciation and amortization is useful for evaluating the operating performance of the coffeehouses. Furthermore, the Company recorded a significant tax benefit in the first quarter of fiscal 2011 related to the reversal of a valuation allowance against accumulated net operating losses and other deferred tax assets. Consequently, management believes that adjusting for the impact of income taxes is useful in evaluating the overall performance of the Company.

Management uses EBITDA:

* As a measurement of operating performance because it assists management in comparing its operating performance on a consistent basis as it removes the impact of items not directly resulting from coffeehouse operations;

* For planning purposes, including the preparation of our internal annual operating budget; and

* To evaluate the Company's capacity to incur and service debt, fund capital expenditures and expand the business.

EBITDA as calculated by Caribou Coffee is not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. In addition, EBITDA: (a) does not represent net income or cash flows from operating activities as defined by GAAP; (b) is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash flow needs; and (c) should not be considered an alternative to net income, operating income, cash flows from operating activities or Caribou Coffee's other financial information as determined under GAAP.

SOURCE: Caribou Coffee Company, Inc.

Investor Relations: Raphael Gross, 203-682-8253 [e-mail]

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InsideStocks Opinion ~ http://www.insidestocks.com/texpert.asp?sym=CBOU&code=XDAILY
InsideStocks Profile ~ http://www.insidestocks.com/profile.asp?sym=CBOU&code=XDAILY
InsideStocks Quote ~ http://www.insidestocks.com/quote.asp?sym=CBOU&code=XDAILY
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Zacks Estimates ~ http://www.zacks.com/research/report.php?type=estimates&t=CBOU
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Knobias ~ http://knobias.10kwizard.com/files.php?sym=CBOU


StockScores ~ http://www.stockscores.com/quickreport.asp?ticker=CBOU


Trade-Ideas ~ http://www.trade-ideas.com/StockInfo/CBOU/.html


Morningstar ~ http://performance.morningstar.com/stock/performance-return.action?region=USA&t=CBOU&culture=en-US
Morningstar Shareholders ~ http://investors.morningstar.com/ownership/shareholders-overview.html?t=CBOU®ion=USA&culture=en-us
Morningstar Transcripts~ http://www.morningstar.com/earnings/NoTranscript.aspx?t=CBOU®ion=USA
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Morningstar Executive Compensation ~ http://insiders.morningstar.com/trading/executive-compensation.action?t=CBOU®ion=USA&culture=en-us
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Earnings Whispers ~ http://www.earningswhispers.com/stocks.asp?symbol=CBOU

Bloomberg Snapshot ~ http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/snapshot/snapshot.asp?ticker=CBOU
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http://regsho.finra.org/regsho-Index.html

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DTCC (PENSON/TDA) Check - (otc and pinks) - Note ~ I did not check for this chart blast. However, I try and help you to do so with the following links.
IHUB DTCC BOARD SEARCH #1 http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/msgsearchbyboard.aspx?boardID=18682&srchyr=2011&SearchStr=CBOU
IHUB DTCC BOARD SEARCH #2: http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/msgsearchbyboard.aspx?boardID=14482&srchyr=2011&SearchStr=CBOU
Check those searches for recent CBOU mentions. If CBOU is showing up on older posts and not on new posts found in link below, The DTCC issues may have been addressed and fixed. Always call the broker if your security turns up on any DTCC/PENSON list.
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/msgsearchbyboard.aspx?boardID=18682&srchyr=2011&SearchStr=Complete+list
For a complete list see the pinned threads at the top here ---> http://tinyurl.com/TWO-OLD-FARTS


To ask me about CBOU click here ---> http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/msgsearchbymember.aspx?searchID=251916&srchyr=2012&SearchStr=CBOU

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Caribou Coffee Announces Second Quarter 2012 Earnings Call

Jul 27, 2012 13:30:00 (ET)

MINNEAPOLIS, Jul 27, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU, Trade ), the second largest company-owned premium coffeehouse operator in the United States based on the number of coffeehouses, announced today that it will release financial results for its second quarter 2012 after the market close on Monday, August 6, 2012. Management will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time the same day as the earnings release.

Listeners may access the call by dialing [phone] or [phone] for international callers. A replay of the call will be available until Monday, August 13, 2012, by dialing [phone] or [phone] for international callers; the password is 1634554.

The conference call will also be webcast and can be accessed from the Investor Relations section of Caribou Coffee web site at www.cariboucoffee.com .

About the Company

Founded in 1992, Caribou Coffee Company is one of the leadingbranded coffee companies in the United States, with acompelling multi-channel approach to their customers. Based on the number of coffeehouses, Caribou Coffee is the second largest company-operated premium coffeehouse operator in the United States. As of April 1, 2012, the Company had 585 coffeehouses, including 174 franchised locations, in21 states, the District of Columbiaand nine international markets. The Company's coffeehouses aspire to be the community place loved by guests who are provided an extraordinary experience that makes their day better. Caribou Coffee provides the highest quality handcrafted beverages, foods and coffee lifestyle items with a unique blend of expertise, fun and authentic human connection in acomfortable and welcoming coffeehouse environment. In addition, Caribou Coffee's unique coffees are available within grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, office coffee and foodservice providers, hotels, entertainment venues and e-commerce channels. Caribou Coffee is aproud recipient of the Rainforest Alliance Corporate Green Globe Award and is committed to operating practices that promote sustainability and environmental protection. For more information, visit the Caribou Coffee web site at www.cariboucoffee.com .

SOURCE: Caribou Coffee Company, Inc.

Investor Relations Contact: ICR Raphael Gross, 203-682-8253 [e-mail]

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Caribou Coffee Started At Neutral By Piper Jaffray

Jul 16, 2012 00:52:50 (ET)

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Caribou Coffee Names Leigh Anne Snider Senior Vice President of Retail Operations

Jul 10, 2012 09:00:00 (ET)

MINNEAPOLIS, July 10, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU, Trade ), the second largest company operated premium coffeehouse retailer in the United States announced that Leigh Anne Snider is joining the company as its senior vice president of retail operations. Effective July 9, 2012, Snider will work closely with company CEO Mike Tattersfield to drive Caribou's overall domestic day-to-day operating activities, including building consistent procedures to deliver outstanding guest experiences, drivingrevenue and effectively managing financials.

"Leigh Anne is an industry-leading operator, with a strong record of accomplishment in coaching teams to achieve results while delivering extraordinary service to guests," said Mike Tattersfield, president and CEO of Caribou Coffee. "We are thrilled that Leigh Anne is joining the Caribou family. She will play a critical role in ensuring that our expertise, fun and authentic connection with our guests are infused throughout the organization as we continue to expand domestically and internationally."

Snider joins Caribou from YUM! Brands, where she was the first woman promoted tochief operating officer-level within the YUM! system. There, she was charged with growing the concept, brand and operational priorities of the most recently acquired brands in the YUM! Portfolio - Long John Silver's and A&W Restaurants. After joining the company in 1995, Snider held numerous operational roles, including vice president of Global Restaurant Excellence charged with managing all domestic operations across YUM!'s family of brands.

"I admire Caribou's ability to maintain a unique connection with customers as it works to elevate the brand and achieve long-term growth," said Snider. "I am grateful for the opportunity to work at a company with such a wonderful culture and look forward to helping Caribou's dedicated team members continue to deliver exceptional experiences to guests while also maximizing financial results."

Snider holds a bachelor's degree in Business Management from the University of Memphis. A native of Tennessee, she brings over 25 years of progressively responsible business leadership experience in health care and hospitality to Caribou Coffee.

For more information about Caribou Coffee, please visit Caribou Coffee's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cariboucoffee or follow Caribou on Twitter at @Caribou_Coffee.

About Caribou Coffee

Founded in 1992, Caribou Coffee Company is one of the leadingbranded coffee companies in the United States, with acompelling multi-channel approach to their customers. Based on the number of coffeehouses, Caribou Coffee is the second largest company-operated premium coffeehouse operator in the United States. As of April 1, 2012, the Company had 585 coffeehouses, including 174 franchised locations, in21 states, the District of Columbiaand nine international markets. The Company's coffeehouses aspire to be the community place loved by guests who are provided an extraordinary experience that makes their day better. Caribou Coffee provides the highest quality handcrafted beverages, foods and coffee lifestyle items with a unique blend of expertise, fun and authentic human connection in acomfortable and welcoming coffeehouse environment. In addition, Caribou Coffee's unique coffees are available within grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, office coffee and foodservice providers, hotels, entertainment venues and e-commerce channels. Caribou Coffee is aproud recipient of the Rainforest Alliance Corporate Green Globe Award and is committed to operating practices that promote sustainability and environmental protection. For more information, visit the Caribou Coffee web site at www.cariboucoffee.com .

CONTACT: Blythe PosnerRuder Finn, Inc.(212) [e-mail]

SOURCE Caribou Coffee Company, Inc.

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Caribou Coffee Partners with Jungle Jim's International Market to Open New Cincinnati Location

Jul 9, 2012 15:05:00(ET)

MINNEAPOLIS, July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU, Trade ) - the second largest company-owned premium coffeehouse operator in the United States based on the number of coffeehouses - has officially opened its latest Ohio location, a coffeehouse located in the soon-to-be-opened Jungle Jim's International Market in Cincinnati's Eastgate Complex.

The coffeehouse is the third Cincinnati, Ohio location for CaribouCoffee and like all other Caribou coffeehouses, the store will offer fans the premium handcrafted beverages and warm and inviting coffeehouse environment that Caribou is known for. The coffeehouse, which is located at 4450 Eastgate Blvd, officially opened its doors on Friday, July 6, 2012 and welcomed fans from the Cincinnati community throughout the weekend.

"We couldn't be more thrilled to partner with Jungle Jim's, a signature Ohio culinary destination, with our newest location," said Alfredo Martel, senior vice president of marketing and product management. "We feel our offerings are an excellent fit, and we're lookingforward to getting to know the Union Township community, and to providing local fans with a comfortable place to relax, visit with friends, and enjoy our handcrafted beverages and other signature menu items."

Caribou fans can enter the new coffeehouse from the Eastgate Complex parking lot and will also be able to access the store viaJungle Jim's once the Market opens in September.

The new Caribou location will provide the Cincinnati community with a comfortable coffeehouse experience and will feature unique decor that was inspired by the store's themes: passion for coffee and sustainability. Guests will find the familiar Caribou Coffee community table, which was designed using reclaimed rustic wood for its base and features a table top made from a composite material that includes real coffee beans. The table is intended to foster friendshipby bringing guests together in the central hub of the store. To highlight Caribou's commitment to sustainability, the coffeehouse's community light fixtures feature cork shades, which is a renewable material. Like Caribou coffeehouses across the country, the new Eastgate location will offer best-in-class products, including 100 percent Rainforest Alliance Certified(TM) coffees and espresso, beverages made with real, all-natural chocolate, wholesome breakfast offerings and all-new sparkling teas and juices.

For more information about Caribou Coffee, please visit Caribou Coffee's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cariboucoffee or follow Caribou on Twitter at @Caribou_Coffee.

About Caribou Coffee

Founded in 1992, Caribou Coffee Company is one of the leadingbranded coffee companies in the United States, with acompelling multi-channel approach to their customers. Based on the number of coffeehouses, Caribou Coffee is the second largest company-operated premium coffeehouse operator in the United States. As of April 1, 2012, the Company had 585 coffeehouses, including 174 franchised locations, in21 states, the District of Columbiaand nine international markets. The Company's coffeehouses aspire to be the community place loved by guests who are provided an extraordinary experience that makes their day better. Caribou Coffee provides the highest quality handcrafted beverages, foods and coffee lifestyle items with a unique blend of expertise, fun and authentic human connection in acomfortable and welcoming coffeehouse environment. In addition, Caribou Coffee's unique coffees are available within grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, office coffee and foodservice providers, hotels, entertainment venues and e-commerce channels. Caribou Coffee is aproud recipient of the Rainforest Alliance Corporate Green Globe Award and is committed to operating practices that promote sustainability and environmental protection. For more information, visit the Caribou Coffee web site at www.cariboucoffee.com .

CONTACT: Blythe PosnerRuder Finn, Inc.(212) [e-mail]

SOURCE Caribou Coffee Company, Inc.

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Caribou Coffee Gives Washington, D.C.-Area A Premium Coffeehouse Experience

Jul 9, 2012 09:00:00 (ET)


MINNEAPOLIS, July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU, Trade ) announced the latest addition to its Washington, D.C. area family: a new coffeehouse located in Vienna, Va. in Fairfax County. With this opening, Caribou Coffee - which is the second largest company-operated premium coffeehouse retailer in the United States - will introduce its distinctive beverages and warm and inviting coffeehouse environment to the Vienna area for the first time.

Caribou Coffee's Vienna coffeehouse, which is located at 332 Maple Avenue East, officially opened its doors on Friday, July 6, 2012, and will celebrate its arrival in the community with an exciting Grand Opening event Saturday, July 14 from 5-8 p.m. ET.

"We're thrilled to be kicking-off year two of new store growth by introducing our unique offering to the Vienna, Va. community," said Alfredo Martel, senior vice president of marketing and product management. "We're projecting a 10-12 percent increase in new coffeehouse openings throughout 2012, so joining a vibrant community like Vienna, where fans may not have had a chance yet to sample the differentiated Caribou experience, feels like a great place to start."

Like all Caribou locations, the new coffeehouse will provide fans with a comfortable and cozy coffeehouse experience that is authentic to the Vienna community, including decor inspired by the neighborhood, like a theatrical, Vienna-themed community table and "Grand Poobah" chair. The community table is designed to foster friendship by bringing guests together in the central hub of the store. Additionally, like Caribou coffeehouses across the country, the Vienna location will offer the highest quality handcrafted products, including 100 percent Rainforest Alliance Certified(TM) coffees and espresso, beverages made with real, all-natural chocolate, wholesome breakfast offerings and all-new sparkling teas and juices.

To mark the opening of this new location and reward fans with an extraordinary social media experience, Caribou Coffee has also launched its first-ever "Tweet-to-Win Free Drinks For a Year Sweepstakes," which offers fans from the Vienna community the chance to win a year's supply of free Caribou beverages.

To participate in the sweepstakes, Caribou Coffee fans can simply show their excitement for the new location by tweeting with the hashtag #CaribouVienna during the contest period, which ends on July 13, 2012. Fans can also find out more about the contest and the Vienna location by visiting the coffeehouse today. Additionally, Caribou will be distributing vouchers good for one free coffee of the day to fans throughout the Vienna area. Five "Tweet-to-Win Free Drinks For a Year Sweepstakes," winners will be announced at a special Grand Opening event at Caribou Coffee in Vienna on July 14, 2012. To learn more about this sweepstakes and view the full contest rules, fans can visit: www.cariboucoffee.com/vienna .

For more information about Caribou Coffee, please visit Caribou Coffee's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cariboucoffee or follow Caribou on Twitter at @Caribou_Coffee.

About Caribou Coffee

Founded in 1992, Caribou Coffee Company is one of the leading branded coffee companies in the United States, with a compelling multi-channel approach to their customers. Based on the number of coffeehouses, Caribou Coffee is the second largest company-operated premium coffeehouse operator in the United States. As of April 1, 2012, the Company had 585 coffeehouses, including 174 franchised locations, in 21 states, the District of Columbia and nine international markets. The Company's coffeehouses aspire to be the community place loved by guests who are provided an extraordinary experience that makes their day better. Caribou Coffee provides the highest quality handcrafted beverages, foods and coffee lifestyle items with a unique blend of expertise, fun and authentic human connection in a comfortable and welcoming coffeehouse environment. In addition, Caribou Coffee's unique coffees are available within grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, office coffee and foodservice providers, hotels, entertainment venues and e-commerce channels. Caribou Coffee is a proud recipient of the Rainforest Alliance Corporate Green Globe Award and is committed to operating practices that promote sustainability and environmental protection. For more information, visit the Caribou Coffee web site at www.cariboucoffee.com .

CONTACT:

Blythe PosnerRuder Finn, Inc.(212) [e-mail]

SOURCE Caribou Coffee Company, Inc.

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Coffee Industry Looks to Benefit From Falling Coffee Prices

Jun 6, 2012 08:20:38 (ET)

NEW YORK, NY, Jun 06, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Coffee companies will look to benefit from the recent declines of coffee and sugar prices. Coffee futures in May saw their longest monthly slide in nearly 31 years as growing global supply is far exceeding current demand. A drop in coffee bean prices could assist profit margins in the industry. The Paragon Report examines investing opportunities in the Coffee Industry and provides equity research on Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU, Trade ) and Coffee Holding Co., Inc. (JVA, Trade ).

Access to the full company reports can be found at:

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According to Volcafe, one of the world's leading coffee merchants, global production will increase to 134.3 million bags, beating the previous forecast of 132 million. World consumption of coffee increased only 1.7 percent in 2011, which was below the average of the previous 12 years, according to the International Coffee Organization. "Macro-economic uncertainty remains a major driver in the coffee market, impacting currency relationships and potential future demand," analysts at Rabobank International stated in a recent e-mailed report.

Paragon Report releases regular market updates on the Coffee Industry so investors can stay ahead of the crowd and make the best investment decisions to maximize their returns. Take a few minutes to register with us free at www.ParagonReport.com and get exclusive access to our numerous stock reports and industry newsletters.

Caribou Coffee Company, the second largest company-owned premium coffeehouse operator in the United States, has officially openedits 100th international operating location. The 100th international Caribou coffeehouse is located in the cosmopolitan and bustling city of Istanbul, Turkey. Caribou's 100th operating coffeehouse, which opened on May 10, 2012, is Caribou's 6th store in Turkey.

Coffee Holding Co. last month announced the launch of a new gourmet brand, Superior Selections, with its joint venture Generations Coffee Co. LLC and Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. "We are pleased to be partneringonce again with a company with the reputation and position in the industry that AWG maintains. As one of the leading private wholesale grocers in the Midwest we believe this program will be highly beneficial for both companies' sales in the fastest growing segment of the coffee industry, the upscale premium space," said Andrew Gordon, President and CEO.

Paragon Report provides Market Research focused on equities that offer growth opportunities, value, and strong potential return. We strive to provide the most up-to-date market activities. We constantly create research reports and newsletters for our members. The Paragon Report has not been compensated by any of the above-mentioned companies. We act as independent research portal and are aware that all investment entails inherent risks. Please view the full disclaimer at: www.ParagonReport.com/disclaimer

SOURCE: Paragon Financial Limited

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Caribou Coffee to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

Jun 1, 2012 14:08:00 (ET)

MINNEAPOLIS, Jun 01, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU, Trade ), the second largest company-owned gourmet coffeehouse operator in the United States based on the number of coffeehouses, announced today that the company will present at four upcoming investor conferences.

On June 5, 2012, the Company will present at the 32nd Piper Jaffray Annual Consumer Conference at the Le Parker Meridien Hotel in New York, NY. The presentation will begin at 2:35 PM Eastern Time.

On June 6, 2012, the Company will present at the 2012 Stephens Spring Investment Conference at the New York Palace Hotel in New York, NY. The presentation will begin at 8:30 AM Eastern Time.

On June 14, 2012, the Company will present at the 32nd Annual William Blair Growth Stock Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago, IL. The presentation will begin at 10:40 AM Central Time.

On June 20, 2012, the Company will present at the 2012Jefferies Global Consumer Conference at the White Elephant Hotel in Nantucket, MA. The presentation will begin at 11:00 AM Eastern Time.

Please visit the Company's website at www.cariboucoffee.com under the investor relations section for webcasting information.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded in 1992, Caribou Coffee Company is one of the leadingbranded coffee companies in the United States, with acompelling multi-channel approach to their customers. Based on the number of coffeehouses, Caribou Coffee is the second largest company-operated premium coffeehouse operator in the United States. As of April 1, 2012, the Company had 585 coffeehouses, including 174 franchised locations, in21 states, the District of Columbiaand nine international markets. The Company's coffeehouses aspire to be the community place loved by guests who are provided an extraordinary experience that makes their day better. Caribou Coffee provides the highest quality handcrafted beverages, foods and coffee lifestyle items with a unique blend of expertise, fun and authentic human connection in acomfortable and welcoming coffeehouse environment. In addition, Caribou Coffee's unique coffees are available within grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, office coffee and foodservice providers, hotels, entertainment venues and e-commerce channels. Caribou Coffee is aproud recipient of the Rainforest Alliance Corporate Green Globe Award and is committed to operating practices that promote sustainability and environmental protection. For more information, visit the Caribou Coffee web site at www.cariboucoffee.com .

SOURCE: Caribou Coffee Company, Inc.

Investor Relations: ICR Raphael Gross, 203-682-8253 [e-mail]

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Caribou Coffee Announces Important Milestone in Global Expansion Strategy

May 30, 2012 09:00:00 (ET)

MINNEAPOLIS, May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU, Trade ), the second largest company-owned premium coffeehouse operator in the United States, has officially opened its 100th international operating location. The 100th international Caribou coffeehouse is located in the cosmopolitan and bustling city of Istanbul, Turkey. Caribou's 100th operating coffeehouse, which opened on May 10, 2012, in partnership with master franchisee Al Sayer Group and Turkey's Yildiz Holding, is Caribou's 6th store in Turkey.

"The Caribou brand, and our shared dedication to quality and service, has resonated well in this region of the world," said Al Sayer Group General Manager Hamad Alsayer. "We view this market expansion as an important step in our combined commitment to global franchise development over the next several years."

Al Sayer Group currently operates 89 of Caribou's 100 international locations in Turkey, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Bahrain, Jordan, Oman and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In 2011, Al Sayer Group entered intoa joint venture with Yildiz Holding to bring the first - and largest - Caribou coffeehouse to Turkey, a country known for its coffee traditions and culture, in an effort to share Caribou's love for coffee with Turkish communities.

"The 100th international coffeehouse milestone is part of our larger expansion strategy to develop and strengthen Caribou's brand in the countries where we already exist, before proceeding to grow in new markets," said Mike Tattersfield, president andCEO of Caribou Coffee. "We plan to open a number of stores, both domestically and internationally, and increase our total store count by 10 to 12 percent in 2012."

Caribou has also ramped up its packaged coffee sales in grocery and foodservice channels over the past several years and grown its commercial business significantly, primarily in the United States. As Caribou continues to engage new fans in international markets, the brand plans to maintain this trajectory, and demonstrate a strong presence in all channels of the coffee market across the globe.

For more information about Caribou Coffee, please visit Caribou Coffee's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cariboucoffee or follow Caribou on Twitter at @Caribou_Coffee.

About Caribou Coffee Founded in 1992, Caribou Coffee Company is one of the leading branded coffee companies in the United States, with a compelling multi-channel approach to their customers. Based on the number of coffeehouses, Caribou Coffee is the second largest company-operated premium coffeehouse operator in the United States. As of April 1, 2012, the Company had 585 coffeehouses, including 174 franchised locations, in 21 states, the District of Columbia and nine international markets. The Company's coffeehouses aspire to be the community place loved by guests who are provided an extraordinary experience that makes their day better. Caribou Coffee provides the highest quality handcrafted beverages, foods and coffee lifestyle items with a unique blend of expertise, fun and authentic human connection in acomfortable and welcoming coffeehouse environment. In addition, Caribou Coffee's unique coffees are available within grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, office coffee and foodservice providers, hotels, entertainment venues and e-commerce channels. Caribou Coffee is aproud recipient of the Rainforest Alliance Corporate Green Globe Award and is committed to operating practices that promote sustainability and environmental protection. For more information, visit the Caribou Coffee web site at www.cariboucoffee.com .

CONTACT: Blythe PosnerRuder Finn, Inc.(212) [e-mail]

SOURCE Caribou Coffee Company, Inc.

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Caribou Coffee Celebrates New Sparkling Teas and juices with Summer Photo Contest for Fans

May 24, 2012 09:00:00 (ET)

MINNEAPOLIS, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU, Trade ) today launched aphoto contest that will display summer pictures on both Facebook and Instagram. The contest invites fun-loving fans to submit pictures of colorful and sun-filled summer moments with their Caribou beverages - whether it's a lazy day at the beach, a picnic with friends or relaxing on the lake - for a chance to win great summer prizes.

The "Sip Up Summer" Facebook Photo Contest was created to celebrate the launch of Caribou Coffee's new sparkling teas and juices made with all natural ingredients- including Green TeaLemonade, Peach Black Tea, Lemon Ginger Pomegranate Juice, Berry Black Tea, Mint Lime White Tea, Very Berry Juice -which are now available in all CaribouCoffee locations. This new line-up of bold andrevitalizing flavors are exclusive to Caribou, allowing fans to have a refreshing beverage experience as they "Sip Up Summer."

"The new sparkling beverage line-up is the perfect complement to the summer fun our fans are already participating in," said Alfredo Martel, senior vice president of marketing and product management. "To make this summer even better we want to provide our fans with a way to win prizes while out and about enjoying their favorite Caribou drinks."

To participate, Caribou Coffee fans can simply check out the brand's Facebook page to find out each week's "theme" and submit fun photos viaa dedicated tab or e-mail them to [e-mail]. The photos will then be posted on Facebook, with select images displayed on Instagram. Each week, Caribou Coffee will award one fan winner. Once the photo contest has ended on July 6, 2012, one lucky winner will be selected to receive the grand prize -aprofessional camera to capture all of their fun summer moments.

The contest launches today with a "Kick Off Summer" theme. Caribou is giving fans the opportunity to share their best photos from the ultimate kick off to summer - Memorial Day Weekend. The first weekly winner will be selected on June 1, 2012. For more details, visit www.facebook.com/cariboucoffee .

About Caribou Coffee

Founded in 1992, Caribou Coffee Company is one of the leadingbranded coffee companies in the United States, with acompelling multi-channel approach to their customers. Based on the number of coffeehouses, Caribou Coffee is the second largest company-operated premium coffeehouse operator in the United States. As of April 1, 2012, the Company had 585 coffeehouses, including 174 franchised locations, in21 states, the District of Columbiaand nine international markets. The Company's coffeehouses aspire to be the community place loved by guests who are provided an extraordinary experience that makes their day better. Caribou Coffee provides the highest quality handcrafted beverages, foods and coffee lifestyle items with a unique blend of expertise, fun and authentic human connection in acomfortable and welcoming coffeehouse environment. In addition, Caribou Coffee's unique coffees are available within grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, office coffee and foodservice providers, hotels, entertainment venues and e-commerce channels. Caribou Coffee is aproud recipient of the Rainforest Alliance Corporate Green Globe Award and is committed to operating practices that promote sustainability and environmental protection. For more information, visit the Caribou Coffee web site at www.cariboucoffee.com .

CONTACT:Blythe PosnerRuder Finn, Inc.(212) [e-mail]

SOURCE Caribou Coffee Company, Inc.

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Caribou Coffee Started At Overweight By Stephens >CBOU

May 22, 2012 07:56:36 (ET)

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Caribou Coffee Blames Single-Serve Market For Lowered Guidance

May 3, 2012 18:05:43(ET)

By Annie Gasparro Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES

NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Caribou Coffee Co. (CBOU) lowered its sales and earnings expectations for the year, saying growth of its coffee-packet sales for single-serve at-home brewers is moderating.

Caribou sells branded K-cup coffee packets for use with Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc.'s (GMCR) Keurig brewers. "While the single cup business continues to experience significant growth, recent industry trends lead us to believe this business line will experience a moderation in its growth trajectory for the remainder of 2012," says Caribou Chief Executive Michael Tattersfield.

As a result, Caribou loweredits annual outlook for sales growth to between 6% and 8% and its earnings to between 47 cents and 50 cents per share. In February, the company projected sales growth of about 10%and earnings of 48 cents to 51 cents per share.

Caribou's first-quarter earnings rose 19%as the packaged coffee and cafe company logged stronger sales at its cafes and in grocery stores. But the pullback in its outlook caused shares to fall 11% to $12.45 after market hours Thursday, after dropping 15% during the trading day.

The company's tempered outlook of K-cup sales for Keurig brewers comes as Green Mountain said Wednesday that it, too, will likely make less money than it expected because of deceleration indemand for its brewers and K-cups.

Caribou's same-store sales at its coffee houses increased 2.5%in the first quarter. The company's commercial and franchise sales--which includes its single-serve business and grocery sales--increased 41.9% in the quarter.

Caribou reported a first-quarter profit of $1.2 million, or 6 cents per share, compared with $24.1million, or $1.17 a share, ayear earlier. Excludinga tax benefit in the year-ago period, the company's profit was $1.6 million, or 8 cents per share. Revenue rose 11% to $80.5 million.

Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters were expecting earnings of 6 cents per share on revenue of $82 million.

Green Mountain saw its stock get cut nearly in half Thursday, now trading at $25.87, as the company said it's having difficulty predicting consumer demand for its products, which is weighing on its profit margin; and investors questioned whether Green Mountain could sustain its recent growth.

The recent reaction by both Green Mountain and Caribou raises questions on whether other coffee companies that have deals with Green Mountain to produce K-cups, such as Starbucks Corp. (SBUX) and Dunkin' Brands Group (DKNK), will see a similar deceleration in growth. However, Starbucks and Dunkin' rely less on K-cup sales for their overall earnings than either Caribou or Green Mountain.

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Caribou Coffee Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2011 ResultsPROVIDED BY Business Wire - 4:00 PM 02/22/2012

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU) , the second largest company-owned premium coffeehouse operator in the United States based on the number of coffeehouses, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2011 (periods ended January 1, 2012) and confirmed fiscal year 2012 guidance.

HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2011 INCLUDE:

Consolidated sales increased 18.8%
Comparable coffeehouse store sales increased 5.6%
Commercial and Franchise sales increased 68.6%
Net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU) was $4.9 million, or $0.24 per diluted share
Non-GAAP pro forma net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU) was $2.8 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, compared to pro forma net income of $2.6 million, or $0.13 per diluted share for the same period in 2010 (see non-GAAP reconciliation at the end of this release)
HIGHLIGHTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011:

Consolidated sales increased 15.0%
Comparable coffeehouse store sales increased 4.7%
Commercial and Franchise sales increased 62.3%
Net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU) was $35.2 million, or $1.69 per diluted share
Non-GAAP pro forma net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU) was $8.7 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, compared to pro forma net income of $5.6 million, or $0.27 per diluted share for the same period in 2010 (see non-GAAP reconciliation at the end of this release)
Speaking on behalf of the Company, Michael Tattersfield, the Company’s President and CEO commented, “Our fourth quarter marked the conclusion of a fantastic year for Caribou Coffee (CBOU), in which we made progress strategically, financially and culturally. We are pleased to have delivered another solid quarter, one that rounds out a record year of financial performance for Caribou. Looking ahead, we are optimistic about what we can achieve across each of our business lines, but are particularly excited to be resuming meaningful development of company-owned coffeehouses. As always, we will continue to provide the meaningful experiences our guest’s love, while enhancing returns for our shareholders."

FOURTH QUARTER 2011 RESULTS

Net sales for the quarter of $92.5 million increased $14.6 million, or 18.8%, from $77.9 million in the comparable quarter of 2010.

Coffeehouse sales were $66.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2011, an increase of 6.1% compared to $62.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. The Company’s food platform, specifically the addition of breakfast and lunch sandwiches, continued to drive comparable coffeehouse sales, which were a 5.6% increase in the quarter.
Commercial sales were $23.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2011, an increase of 77.5% compared to $13.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2010, largely driven by sales related to the Keurig single-serve platform, as well as new and existing customers in the Company’s grocery channel and increased penetration in foodservice channels.
Franchise sales were $3.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2011, an increase of 24.6% compared to $2.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. Growth in product sales and royalties from 169 franchise locations, a net increase of 38 locations from the prior year, drove the increase in franchise sales versus last year.
Cost of sales and related occupancy costs in the fourth quarter of 2011 was $49.6 million, an increase of $13.1 million, or 36.0%, compared to the fourth quarter of 2010 and were driven by the Company’s consolidated sales growth. As a percentage of revenue, cost of sales and related occupancy costs were 53.6% in the fourth quarter of 2011 versus 46.8% in the fourth quarter of 2010. The higher coffee commodity costs drove the increase as a percentage of revenue compared to the prior year as well as a shift in the overall mix change to the Company’s commercial and franchise channels, which have higher cost of sales as a percentage of sales.

Operating expenses in the fourth quarter of 2011 were $27.5 million, an increase of $1.5 million, or 5.7%, compared to 26.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. The increase in operating expenses was driven by expenses tied to sales volume increases and new company-owned coffeehouse openings. As a percentage of revenue, operating costs were 29.7%, compared to 33.4% in the fourth quarter of 2010. The decrease as a percentage of revenue is the result of leverage gained on fixed costs within the Company’s business channels as well as a shift in the overall sales mix to the Company’s commercial channel, which has a lower operating expense component than its retail coffeehouses.

General and administrative expenses decreased $0.3 million, or 3.3%, to $7.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2011, from $7.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. As a percentage of total net sales, general and administrative expenses decreased to 8.1% in the fourth quarter of 2011, compared to 10.0% in the fourth quarter of 2010 as the Company leveraged fixed costs against higher sales.

The Company’s net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU) for the fourth quarter of 2011 was $4.9 million or $0.24 per diluted share, compared to $4.3 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, in the same period in 2010. The Company ended the quarter with $44.5 million in cash and cash equivalents and no long term debt.

The Company’s non-GAAP pro forma net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU) in the fourth quarter of 2011 was $2.9 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, compared to a pro forma net income of $2.6 million, or $0.13 per diluted share for the same period in 2010 (see non-GAAP reconciliation at the end of this release).

FISCAL YEAR 2012 OUTLOOK

Looking ahead, Caribou Coffee (CBOU) confirmed the following fiscal year 2012 guidance:

Net sales growth of approximately 10%.
Comparable coffeehouse sales growth of 2% to 4%.
Commercial sales growth of approximately 20%.
New coffeehouse unit growth of 55 – 70, of which approximately 20 will be Company-owned coffeehouse openings.
Capital expenditure investments of $13 million to $15 million.
Diluted earnings per share of $0.48 to $0.51.
CONFERENCE CALL

Caribou Coffee (CBOU) will host a conference call today, February 22, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss these results. Hosting the call will be Mike Tattersfield, Chief Executive Officer, and Tim Hennessy, Chief Financial Officer. The call will be webcast and can be accessed from the Company's website at www.cariboucoffee.com. The webcast link is in the Investor Relations section.

Listeners may also access the call by dialing 888-515-2880 or 719-457-2631 for international callers. A replay of the call will be available until Wednesday, February 29, 2012, by dialing 877-870-5176 or 858-384-5517 for international callers; the password is 4192405. In addition, the webcast will be archived on the Company’s website.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded in 1992, Caribou Coffee Company (CBOU) is one of the leading branded coffee companies in the United States, with a compelling multi-channel approach to their customers. Based on the number of coffeehouses, Caribou Coffee (CBOU) is the second largest company-operated premium coffeehouse operator in the United States. As of January 1, 2012, the Company had 581 coffeehouses, including 169 franchised locations, in 20 states, the District of Columbia and nine international markets. The Company’s coffeehouses aspire to be the community place loved by guests who are provided an extraordinary experience that makes their day better. Caribou Coffee (CBOU) provide the highest quality handcrafted beverages, foods and coffee lifestyle items with a unique blend of expertise, fun and authentic human connection in a comfortable and welcoming coffeehouse environment. In addition, Caribou Coffee’s unique coffees are available within grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, office coffee and foodservice providers, hotels, entertainment venues and e-commerce channels. Caribou Coffee (CBOU) is a proud recipient of the Rainforest Alliance Corporate Green Globe Award and is committed to operating practices that promote sustainability and environmental protection. For more information, visit the Caribou Coffee (CBOU) web site at www.cariboucoffee.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this release, and other written or oral statements made by or on behalf of Caribou Coffee (CBOU) contain forward-looking statements concerning Caribou Coffee’s expected financial performance (including, without limitation, statements and information in the fiscal year 2012 Outlook and the quotation from management), as well as Caribou Coffee’s strategic and operational plans. Risks and uncertainties may cause actual results to differ materially from the results predicted, and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, our ability to develop and maintain our brand; our ability to maintain or expand our commercial business, including maintaining our relationship with Keurig; our ability to locate superior sites and increase the density of our coffeehouses; Caribou Coffee’s ability to compete with new or existing competitors; the implementation and results of Caribou Coffee’s ongoing strategic and cost initiatives; the fluctuations in cost and availability of our raw ingredients; the demand by customers for Caribou Coffee’s premium products; acceptance by customers of new products and services; dependence on third parties for supplies, services, and distribution; dependence on key personnel; failure to manage growth and diversification; risks related to Caribou Coffee’s international franchise operations; Caribou Coffee’s ability to protect its intellectual property and the value of its brands; and general economic conditions and changes in economic conditions. All information set forth in this press release and its attachments is as of February 22, 2012. Caribou Coffee (CBOU) does not intend, and undertakes no duty, to update this information to reflect subsequent events or circumstances; however, Caribou Coffee (CBOU) may update its business outlook or any portion thereof at any time in its discretion. More information about potential factors that could affect the Company’s business and financial results is included under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 2, 2011, which is on file with the SEC and available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Additional information will also be set forth in those sections in any future filings we may make with the SEC under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act.



CARIBOU COFFEE COMPANY, INC. (CBOU) AND AFFILIATES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS


Thirteen Weeks Ended
Fifty-Two Weeks Ended


January 1,
2012
January 2,
2011
January 1,
2012
January 2,
2011

(In thousands, except for per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

Coffeehouse sales $ 65,955 $ 62,134 $ 242,293 $ 232,108
Commercial and franchise sales 26,565 15,755 84,211 51,889
Total net sales 92,520 77,889 326,504 283,997
Cost of sales and related occupancy costs 49,567 36,443 162,667 131,094
Operating expenses 27,481 26,010 105,993 101,169
Depreciation and amortization 3,052 3,013 11,425 12,284
General and administrative expenses 7,523 7,780 31,226 29,343
Operating income 4,897 4,643 15,193 10,107
Other income (expense):
Interest income 1 3 16 22
Interest expense (99 ) (174 ) (283 ) (408 )
Income before provision for income taxes 4,799 4,472 14,926 9,721
(Benefit) provision for income taxes (192 ) 30 (20,676 ) (76 )
Net income 4,991 4,442 35,602 9,797
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 51 108 379 397
Net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU) $ 4,940 $ 4,334 $ 35,223 $ 9,400
Basic net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU) common shareholders per share $ 0.24 $ 0.22 $ 1.75 $ 0.48
Diluted net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU) common shareholders per share $ 0.24 $ 0.21 $ 1.69 $ 0.46
Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding 20,289 19,685 20,129 19,639
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding 20,982 20,834 20,803 20,641


CARIBOU COFFEE COMPANY, INC. (CBOU) AND AFFILIATES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


January 1,
2012
January 2,
2011

In thousands, except per share amounts
(Unaudited)

ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 44,495 $ 23,092
Accounts receivable, net 14,646 8,096
Other receivables, net 1,743 1,227
Inventories 22,965 25,931
Deferred tax assets - current 5,071 —
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,514 1,122
Total current assets 90,434 59,468
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization 36,965 41,075
Restricted cash — 837
Deferred tax assets – non-current 15,642 —
Other assets 323 345
Total assets $ 143,364 $ 101,725

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 10,480 $ 8,080
Accrued compensation 6,272 5,954
Accrued expenses 8,502 6,916
Deferred revenue 8,591 8,726
Total current liabilities 33,845 29,676

Asset retirement liability 1,248 1,196
Deferred rent liability 5,132 6,296
Deferred revenue 1,883 2,091
Total long term liabilities 8,263 9,583

Equity:
Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU) Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, par value $.01, 20,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding — —
Common stock, par value $.01, 200,000 shares authorized; 20,848 and 20,141 shares issued and outstanding at January 1, 2012 and January 2, 2011, respectively 208 202
Additional paid-in capital 132,643 129,026
Accumulated comprehensive income — 12
Accumulated deficit (31,718 ) (66,941 )
Total Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU) shareholders’ equity 101,133 62,299
Noncontrolling interest 123 167
Total equity 101,256 62,466
Total liabilities and equity $ 143,364 $ 101,725


Coffeehouse Openings and Closings


Thirteen Weeks Ended Fifty-Two Weeks Ended
January 1, 2012 January 2, 2011 January 1, 2012 January 2, 2011
(In thousands, except operating data)
Non-GAAP Metrics:
EBITDA(1) $ 8,423 $ 8,056 $ 28,234 $ 23,979

Operating Data:
Percentage change in comparable coffeehouse net sales(2) 5.6 % 3.5 % 4.7 % 4.5 %
Company-Owned:
Coffeehouses open at beginning of period 409 410 410 413
Coffeehouses opened during the period 5 0 8 0
Coffeehouses closed during the period 2 0 6 3
Coffeehouses open at end of period:
Total Company-Owned 412 410 412 410
Franchised:
Coffeehouses open at beginning of period 150 126 131 121
Coffeehouses opened during the period 19 7 45 20
Coffeehouses closed during the period 0 2 7 10
Coffeehouses open at end of period:
Total Franchised 169 131 169 131
Total coffeehouses open at end of period 581 541 581 541

(1) See reconciliation and discussion of non-GAAP measures which follow at the end of this section.

(2) Percentage change in comparable coffeehouse net sales compares the net sales of coffeehouses during a fiscal period to the net sales from the same coffeehouses for the equivalent period in the prior year. A coffeehouse is included in this calculation beginning in its thirteenth full fiscal month of operations. A closed coffeehouse is included in the calculation for each full month that the coffeehouse was open in both fiscal periods. Franchised coffeehouses are not included in the comparable coffeehouse net sales calculations.


NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share data)


The following reconciliation and non-GAAP financial information are provided to assist the reader with understanding the financial impact of the reversal of the valuation allowance against accumulated net operating losses and other deferred tax assets on the Company’s net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU) and earnings per share when comparing current 13 and 52 week period results to the Company’s fiscal year 2010 results.

Thirteen Weeks Ended

January 1, 2012 January 2, 2011 January 1, 2012 January 2, 2011
(Thousands) Diluted EPS
Net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU) as reported $ 4,940 $ 4,334 $ 0.24 $ 0.21
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes (192 ) 30 (0.01 ) 0.00
Non-GAAP pro-forma pre-tax income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU) 4,748 4,364 0.23 0.21
Pro forma tax expense at 40% effective tax rate (2) 1,899 1,746 0.09 0.08
Non-GAAP pro forma net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU) $ 2,849 $ 2,618 $ 0.14 $ 0.13
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding 20,982 20,834 20,982 20,834

Fifty-Two Weeks Ended

January 1, 2012 January 2, 2011 January 1, 2012 January 2, 2011
(Thousands) Diluted EPS
Net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU) as reported $ 35,223 $ 9,400 $ 1.69 $ 0.46
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance reversal (1) 20,529 - 0.98 0.00
Other benefit from income taxes 147 76 0.01 0.01
Non-GAAP pro-forma pre-tax income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU) 14,547 9,324 0.70 0.45
Pro forma tax expense at 40% effective tax rate (2) 5,819 3,730 0.28 0.18
Non-GAAP pro forma net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU) $ 8,728 $ 5,594 $ 0.42 $ 0.27
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding 20,803 20,641 20,803 20,641

(1) Relates to the tax benefit from the reversal of an accounting reserve against tax net operating loss carryforwards and other deferred tax assets.
(2) Pro forma effective tax rate for illustrative purposes


EBITDA RECONCILIATION


The following is a reconciliation of the Company’s net income to EBITDA.


Thirteen Weeks Ended Fifty-Two Weeks Ended
January 1, 2012 January 2, 2011 January 1, 2012 January 2, 2011
(In thousands)
Net Income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU) $ 4,940 $ 4,334 $ 35,223 $ 9,400
Interest expense 99 174 283 408
Interest income (1 ) (3 ) (16 ) (22 )
Depreciation and amortization(1) 3,577 3,521 13,420 14,269
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes (192 ) 30 (20,676 ) (76 )
EBITDA $ 8,423 $ 8,056 $ 28,234 $ 23,979
(1) Includes depreciation and amortization associated with the headquarters and roasting facility that are categorized as general and administrative expenses and cost of sales and related occupancy costs on the statement of operations.


EBITDA is equal to net income excluding: (a) interest expense; (b) interest income; (c) depreciation and amortization; and (d) income taxes.

Management believes EBITDA is useful to investors in evaluating the Company’s operating performance for the following reason:

Coffeehouse leases are generally short-term and Caribou must depreciate all of the cost associated with those leases on a straight-line basis over the initial lease term excluding renewal options (unless such renewal periods are reasonably assured at the inception of the lease). The Company opened a net 209 company-operated coffeehouses from the beginning of fiscal year 2003 through the end of the fourth quarter of 2011. As a result, management believes depreciation expense is disproportionately large when compared to the sales from a significant percentage of the coffeehouses that are in their initial years of operations. Also, many of the assets being depreciated have actual useful lives that exceed the initial lease term excluding renewal options. Consequently, management believes that adjusting for depreciation and amortization is useful for evaluating the operating performance of the coffeehouses.
Management uses EBITDA:

As a measurement of operating performance because it assists management in comparing its operating performance on a consistent basis as it removes the impact of items not directly resulting from coffeehouse operations;
For planning purposes, including the preparation of our internal annual operating budget; and
To evaluate the Company’s capacity to incur and service debt, fund capital expenditures and expand the business.
EBITDA as calculated by Caribou Coffee (CBOU) is not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. In addition, EBITDA: (a) does not represent net income or cash flows from operating activities as defined by GAAP; (b) is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash flow needs; and (c) should not be considered an alternative to net income, operating income, cash flows from operating activities or Caribou Coffee’s other financial information as determined under GAAP.


FISCAL YEAR 2012 GUIDANCE

The following reconciliation and non-GAAP financial information are provided to assist the reader with understanding the financial impact of taxes on our pro-forma earnings per share when adjusted for pro-forma tax impacts when comparing 2011 performance with the Company’s fiscal year 2012 guidance.

Year ended

December 30,

2012
Year ended

January 1, 2012

(non-GAAP)

Diluted EPS

Net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU), $0.81 - $0.85 $1.69
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance reversal, net of other tax expense (1) $0.00 $0.99
Pre-tax income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU), expected and non-GAAP, respectively $0.81 – $0.85 $0.70
Tax expense at 40% effective tax rate (2) $0.33 – $0.34 $0.28
Net income attributable to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc (CBOU), expected and pro forma, respectively. $0.48 – $0.51 $0.42
(1) Relates to the tax benefit from the reversal of an accounting reserve against tax net operating loss carryforwards and other deferred tax assets.
(2) For fiscal year ended January 1, 2012 amount represents pro forma effective tax rate. For fiscal year ended December 30, 2012, amount represents expected effective tax rate.




Source: Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU)

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