SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 11-K
Annual Report
(Mark One)
[X] Annual Report pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 1998
Or
[ ] Transition report pursuant to Section 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Commission file number ___________________
The Report of Independent Accountants, Financial Statements and
Additional Information was unavailable at the time of filing and will be filed
pursuant to Rule 12b-25.
A. Full title of the plan and the address of the plan, if different
from that of the issuer named below:
THE EARTHGRAINS COMPANY EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP/401(K) PLAN
B. Name of issuer of the securities held pursuant to the plan and the
address of its principal executive office:
THE EARTHGRAINS COMPANY
8400 Maryland Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63105
REQUIRED INFORMATION
Item 1. The Plan is subject to ERISA. See Item 4.
Item 2. The Plan is subject to ERISA. See Item 4.
Item 3. The Plan is subject to ERISA. See Item 4.
Item 4. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(a) Financial Statements:
Audited Statement of Net Assets Available for Benefits at June 30,
1998, June 30, 1997 and June 30, 1996.
Audited Statement of Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits
for the twelve months ended June 30, 1998, June 30, 1997 and for the three
months ended June 30, 1996.
Notes to Financial Statements
Line 27a - Schedule of Assets Held for Investment Purposes at June
30, 1998.
Line 27d - Schedule of Reportable Transactions for the twelve
months ended June 30, 1998.
Appendix information has not been provided.
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(b) Exhibits:
Exhibit 23 Consent of Independent Accountants
SIGNATURES
The Plan. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, the trustees (or other persons who administer the employee benefit
plan) have duly caused this annual report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
THE EARTHGRAINS COMPANY EMPLOYEE
STOCK OWNERSHIP/401(K) PLAN
By: EDWARD J. WIZEMAN
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Edward J. Wizeman
Administrative Committee Member
Date: December 28, 1998
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THE EARTHGRAINS
COMPANY EMPLOYEE
STOCK OWNERSHIP/
401(K) PLAN
Financial Statements and
Additional Information
June 30, 1998, June 30, 1996
and June 30, 1996
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THE EARTHGRAINS COMPANY EMPLOYEE STOCK
OWNERSHIP/401(K) PLAN
Index to Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30, 1998
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Report of Independent Accountants 1
Financial Statements:
Statements of Net Assets Available for Benefits
with fund Information 2-4
Statements of Changes in Net Assets Available for
Benefits with Fund Information 5-7
Notes to Financial Statements 8-12
Additional Information*:
Line 27a-Schedule of Assets Held for
Investment Purposes, June 30, 1998 Schedule I
Line 27d-Schedule of Reportable Transactions,
12 months Ended June 30, 1998 Schedule II
* Other schedules required by Section 2520.103-10 of Department of Labor
Rules and Regulations for Reporting and Disclosure under ERISA have been
omitted because they are not applicable.
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Report of Independent Accountants
The Report of Independent Accounts, Financial Statements and Additional
Information is unavailable and will be filed pursuant to Form 12b-25 filed by
this filer.
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