Form 8-K Swisher Hygiene Inc. For: May 12
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E-mailUNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 12, 2015
SWISHER HYGIENE INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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001-35067
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27-3819646
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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4725 Piedmont Row Drive, Suite 400
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Charlotte, North Carolina
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28210
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(704) 364-7707
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, If Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4 (c))
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On May 12, 2015, Swisher Hygiene Inc. (“Swisher”) issued a press release announcing the sale of Gulf Coast Laundry Services. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
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99.1
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Press release of Swisher Hygiene Inc. dated May 12, 2015.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: May 12, 2015
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SWISHER HYGIENE INC.
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By:
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/s/ William T. Nanovsky
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William T. Nanovsky
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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99.1
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Press release of Swisher Hygiene Inc. dated May 12, 2015.
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EXHIBIT 99.1
SWISHER ANNOUNCES SALE OF GULF COAST LINEN
CHARLOTTE, NC – May 12, 2015 – Swisher Hygiene Inc. (“Swisher”) (NASDAQ: SWSH), a leading service provider of essential hygiene and sanitizing solutions, today announced that it has completed the sale of the assets of its Gulf Coast Laundry Services for $4.0 million in cash plus purchased accounts receivable. The difference between the sale price and the carrying value of the assets sold will be recognized as a gain in the second quarter of 2015.
“The sale will allow us to focus solely on our core hygiene and sanitizing business and improves our cash liquidity and our credit line availability,” said William M. Pierce, President and Chief Executive Officer of Swisher. “Our focus continues to remain squarely on maximizing customer satisfaction through providing best-in-class service, gaining new business and further improving our overall cost structure.”
Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information
All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release constitute “forward-looking information” or “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws and the Securities Act (Ontario) and are based on the expectations, estimates and projections of management as of the date of this press release unless otherwise stated. All statements other than historical facts are, or may be, deemed to be forward looking statements. The words “plans,” “expects,” “is expected,” “scheduled,” “estimates,” or “believes,” or similar words or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may,” “could,” “would,” “might,” or “will be taken,” “occur,” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Swisher as of the date of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. All of these assumptions have been derived from information currently available to Swisher including information obtained by Swisher from third-party sources. These assumptions may prove to be incorrect in whole or in part. All of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by the above cautionary statements and those made in the “Risk Factors” section of Swisher’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, available on www.sec.gov, and with Canadian securities regulators available on Swisher’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com, and Swisher’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and with Canadian securities regulators available on Swisher’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. The forward-looking information set forth in this press release is subject to various assumptions, risks, uncertainties and other factors that are difficult to predict and which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Swisher disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events and circumstances, except to the extent required by applicable law.
About Swisher Hygiene Inc.
Swisher Hygiene Inc. is a NASDAQ listed service company delivering essential hygiene and sanitizing solutions to customers in a wide range of end-markets, with a particular emphasis on the foodservice, hospitality, retail and healthcare industries. These solutions are typically delivered by employees on a regularly scheduled basis and involve providing Swisher’s customers with consumable products such as detergents, cleaning chemicals, soap and hand sanitizers, paper and specialty products. Most of these offerings are coupled with the rental and servicing of dish machines, dispensing equipment and additional services such as the cleaning of restrooms and other facilities. EPA-registered disinfectants that meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines are also offered to assist customers with their need to disinfect environmental surfaces that may harbor specific viruses. Swisher is committed to service excellence, as what Swisher does matters to thousands of customers on a daily basis, helping to create the cleanest and healthiest environments.
For Further Information, Please Contact:
Swisher Hygiene Inc.
Investor Contact:
Amy Simpson
Phone: (704) 602-7116
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