01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 10-K/A filed June 22, 2005. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
This filing is an amendment (10-K/A) to Hansen Natural Corporation's (now Monster Beverage Corp.) 2004 annual report, filed on June 21, 2005.
The amendment addresses a minor, inadvertent error in Section 4 of the Sarbanes-Oxley certifications (Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2) related to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004. No financial statements or other substantive disclosures from the original 10-K filing are being updated or re-filed with this amendment. Investors should refer to the original 10-K filed on March 16, 2005, for the company's financial performance and detailed business information for 2004.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- This filing is an amendment to correct a certification error, not to update financial results or business operations.
- The original 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, was filed on March 16, 2005.
- The amendment specifically corrects an inadvertent error in Section 4 of the Section 31.1 and 31.2 certifications.
- No financial statements are being refiled with this amendment.
- The company confirms it has filed all required reports and has been subject to such requirements for the past 90 days.
- Hansen Natural Corporation was considered an accelerated filer as of the filing date.
- The aggregate market value of the company's common stock held by non-affiliates was approximately $317 million as of February 23, 2005.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary purpose of this 10-K/A filing?
The primary purpose of this 10-K/A filing is to amend a previous 10-K report (filed March 16, 2005) to correct an inadvertent error in Section 4 of the company's Sarbanes-Oxley certifications (Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2). It does not update financial results or other substantive disclosures.
Are there any updated financial results or business information in this amendment?
No, this amendment specifically states that no financial statements are being filed and that it does not modify or update other disclosures in the original 10-K filing. Investors should refer to the original March 16, 2005, 10-K for financial and business information.
What was the market capitalization of Hansen Natural Corporation around the filing date?
As of February 23, 2005, the aggregate market value of the company's common stock held by non-affiliates was approximately $317,035,186.
What does it mean that Hansen Natural Corporation is an 'accelerated filer'?
Being an accelerated filer means the company meets certain criteria related to market capitalization and filing history, allowing it to file its periodic reports on a slightly different schedule than non-accelerated filers. For a company of this size in 2005, this indicates a certain level of established financial operations and market presence.
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