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NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP
001-14170
8100 SW 10TH STREET
SUITE 4000
FT. LAUDERDALE
FL
33324
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CONLEE CECIL D
Director
Common
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3000 Schwab Way
Westlake
TX
76262
12000
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93541346
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Common
12/22/2023
Stock option exercise
issuer
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