{"id":18338,"date":"2012-01-06T12:06:00","date_gmt":"2012-01-06T12:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/smart-balance-affirmed-previously-announced-outlook-for-2011-and-2012\/18338\/"},"modified":"2012-01-06T12:06:00","modified_gmt":"2012-01-06T12:06:00","slug":"smart-balance-affirmed-previously-announced-outlook-for-2011-and-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/smart-balance-affirmed-previously-announced-outlook-for-2011-and-2012\/18338\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart Balance &#8211; Affirmed previously announced outlook for 2011 and 2012"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!--\ngoogle_ad_client = \"ca-pub-1408583772585547\";\n\/* SMW - News Links *\/\ngoogle_ad_slot = \"3490797620\";\ngoogle_ad_width = 468;\ngoogle_ad_height = 15;\n\/\/-->\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><!--Ad Injection mfunc mode ad include code--><!--mfunc include_once('\/mnt\/Target01\/327806\/www.thestockmarketwatch.com\/web\/content\/stock-market-news\/wp-content\/plugins\/ad-injection\/adshow.php') --><!--\/mfunc--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Smart Balance, Inc. (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock.aspx?stock=SMBL\">Nasdaq: SMBL<\/a>)<\/strong> affirmed its previously announced outlook for 2011 and 2012. For 2011 the Company affirmed net sales growth in the 10% to 12% range ($266 million to $271 million) and cash operating income growth in the 18% to 20% range ($39 million to $40 million).<\/p>\n<p>For 2012, the Company affirmed net sales growth in the 19% to 23% range ($320 million to $330 million) and cash operating income growth in the 11% to 19% range ($44 million to $47 million).<\/p>\n<p>The company also announced three new executive appointments and affirmed its previously announced outlook for 2011 and 2012. Terry Schulke, previously Executive Vice President and General Manager, Commercial Operations, has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer. Peter Dray, previously Executive Vice President, Operations and Product Development, has been promoted to Chief Innovation Officer. Christine Sacco, previously Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer, has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Alan S. Gever, will be leaving Smart Balance to pursue other opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><!--mfunc adshow_display_ad_file_v2(array('ad_random_1.txt'), array(100), array('align' => 'float right', 'clear' => '', 'margin_top' => '', 'margin_bottom' => '', 'padding_top' => '', 'padding_bottom' => ''), array(), array()) --><\/p>\n<div style=\"float:right;margin-left:5px;\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!--\ngoogle_ad_client = \"ca-pub-1408583772585547\";\n\/* SMW - in News 300 *\/\ngoogle_ad_slot = \"5684630733\";\ngoogle_ad_width = 300;\ngoogle_ad_height = 250;\n\/\/-->\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\n<\/script><\/div>\n<p><!--\/mfunc--><\/p>\n<p>Christine Sacco has served as Vice President, Controller since January 2008 and has been responsible for managing the Company\u2019s accounting operations, corporate reporting functions, and audit committee responsibilities. Ms. Sacco also served as the principal accounting officer since January 1, 2011, and will continue those responsibilities on an interim basis.<\/p>\n<p>Commenting on the appointment of Christine Sacco to Chief Financial Officer, Stephen Hughes, Chairman and CEO, stated \u201cChris has been invaluable in leading the Company\u2019s accounting team, managing our financial reporting process and interacting with the board of directors.<\/p>\n<p>Since joining Smart Balance, as Financial Controller, Chris has shown great ability, aptitude and commitment to the success of the Company. I am delighted that she will be stepping into the CFO position.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Remarking further on the new executive appointments, Mr. Hughes, said, \u201cThe broadening of responsibilities and streamlining of our senior leadership team is a critical step on the path toward fulfilling our ambition as a company and delivering our growth objectives. I look forward to working closely with this team, to continue to drive our future growth and deliver on our objectives.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Regarding Alan Gever, Mr. Hughes stated, \u201cAl has been a valued member of the Smart Balance leadership team for the past four years. He successfully led the transformation of the finance and information technology functions from a private company to a fully\u2010functioning public company and enhanced our financial flexibility considerably over his tenure. On behalf of Smart Balance, I thank Al for all his contributions and wish him well.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>More Posts by this author<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/recent-events\/business-news\/exxon-mobil-reaches-deal-on-disputed-gulf-leases-xom\/18407\"><br \/>\nExxon Mobil Reaches Deal on Disputed Gulf Leases (XOM)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/recent-events\/business-news\/gold-prices-ease-in-fridays-trading-session\/18406\"><br \/>\nGold Prices Ease in Friday\u2019s Trading Session<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-updates\/stocks-end-on-a-mixed-note-as-stronger-than-expected-jobs-report-fails-to-lift-sentiments\/18405\"><br \/>\nStocks End on a Mixed Note as Stronger than Expected Jobs Report Fails to Lift Sentiments<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/recent-events\/business-news\/vail-resorts-skier-visits-fall-mtn\/18375\"><br \/>\nVail Resorts Skier Visits Fall (MTN)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/recent-events\/business-news\/coca-cola-nestle-narrow-partnership-ko\/18374\"><br \/>\nCoca-Cola, Nestle Narrow Partnership (KO)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-updates\/stocks-headed-for-a-mixed-finish-5\/18373\"><br \/>\nStocks Headed for a Mixed Finish<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/recent-events\/business-news\/gold-and-silver-prices-in-red-in-mid-day-trading-4\/18362\"><br \/>\nGold and Silver Prices in Red in Mid-Day Trading<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<table style=\"border:none;margin:0;\">\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:5px;vertical-align:top;\" valign=\"top\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/5.jpg\" alt=\"edliston\" width=\"125\" height=\"125\" class=\"photo\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:5px;vertical-align:top;\" valign=\"top\">\n<div style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><b>Post Written By: Ed Liston <\/b><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:10pt;\">\n<p>Ed Liston is a senior contributing editor at TheStockMarketWatch.com. An active market watcher and investor, Ed guides an independent team of experienced analysts and writes for multiple stock trader publications. He is widely quoted in various financial publications on the Internet. 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