Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 11, 2009, Lance, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 27, 2008. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The Company will hold an investor conference call on February 11, 2009 to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2008. The press release contain forward-looking statements regarding the Company and include cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially.
The information furnished under this Item 2.02 shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in a filing. Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Frank I. Lewis, Senior Vice President of Lance, Inc., retired from Lance, Inc., effective February 9, 2009, upon approval of his retirement prior to age 65 by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Item 8.01. Other Events.
On February 10, 2009, the Company issued a press release announcing the declaration of a regular quarterly dividend. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Press Release, dated February 11, 2009, with respect to the Company's financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 27, 2008. 99.2 Press Release, dated February 10, 2009, announcing the declaration of a regular quarterly dividend.

The information furnished as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 hereto shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in a filing.

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