6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of July 2006
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G. WILLI-FOOD INTERNATIONAL LTD.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
3 Nahal Snir St., Yavne, Israel 81224
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein is a press release issued
by G. Willi-Food International Ltd. ("Registrant") on July 18, 2006 with respect
to its expected revenue growth for the first six months of 2006 and for the
second quarter of 2006.
This report on Form 6-K shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference in the
Registration Statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-11848) of the Registrant.
SIGNATURES
In accordance with 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, thereunto duly authorized.
G. WILLI-FOOD INTERNATIONAL LTD.
Dated: July 18, 2006
By: /s/ Joseph Williger
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Joseph Williger
Chief Executive Officer
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
G. WILLI-FOOD ANNOUNCES EXPECTED FIRST SIX MONTHS OF
2006 REVENUE GROWTH OF APPROXIMATELY 23%
10% REVENUE GAIN EXPEXTED FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2006 AS COMPARED TO 2005
YAVNE, ISRAEL - JULY 18, 2006 - G. WILLI-FOOD INTERNATIONAL LTD. (NASDAQ: WILC)
(the "COMPANY" or "WILLI-FOOD"), one of Israel's largest food importers and a
single-source supplier of one of the world's most extensive range of quality
kosher food products, today announced it expects to report approximately 23%
revenue growth for the first six months of 2006 as compared to the first six
months of 2005. For the second quarter of 2006, the Company expects revenue
growth of approximately 10% as compared to the second quarter of 2005.
Mr. Zwi Williger, President and COO of Willi-Food stated, "I am proud of
Willi-Food's performance in the first half of the year. We were able to achieve
significant revenue growth through successfully launching new items to our
product line, as well as by increasing sales of existing products to new and
existing customers. We expect to launch new product lines in the second half of
2006. Our strong financial results for the first six months of 2006 demonstrates
Willi-Food's ability to capitalize on the growing interest of consumers in the
kosher market."
Willi-Food expects to publish its financial results for the second quarter ended
June 30, 2006 in late August 2006.
ABOUT G. WILLI-FOOD INTERNATIONAL, LTD.
G. Willi-Food International Ltd. is one of Israel's largest food importers and a
single-source supplier of one of the world's most extensive ranges of quality
kosher food products. It currently imports, markets and distributes more than
400 food products manufactured by some 100 top-tier suppliers throughout the
world to more than 1,000 customers. The Company excels in identifying changing
tastes in its markets and sourcing high-quality kosher products to address them.
For more information, please visit the Company's website at
www.willi-food.co.il.
EXCEPT FOR HISTORICAL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN, THE MATTERS SET FORTH IN
THIS PRESS RELEASE ARE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS THAT ARE DEPENDENT ON CERTAIN
RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES, INCLUDING SUCH FACTORS, AMONG OTHERS, AS MARKET
ACCEPTANCE, MARKET DEMAND, PRICING, COMPETITION, CHANGING ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
AND OTHER RISK FACTORS DETAILED IN THE COMPANY'S SEC FILINGS.
CONTACT:
G. Willi Food International Ltd.
Gil Hochboim, CFO
(+972) 8-932-2233
gil@willi-food.co.il
IR CONTACT:
The Global Consulting Group
Christopher Chu
(646) 284-9426
cchu@hfgcg.com