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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 9, 1998
UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
DELAWARE 000-21531 05-0376157
(State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.)
260 LAKE ROAD
DAYVILLE, CT 06241
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (860) 779-2800
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Item 5. Other Events.
On February 9, 1998, United Natural Foods, Inc. announced that Robert T.
Cirulnick will join the Company as Chief Financial Officer effective February 9,
1998. Mr. Cirulnick succeeds Steven Townsend, who announced his retirement in
October 1997 in order to devote more time to personal interests.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired.
None.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
None.
(c) Exhibits.
(99) Press Release dated February 9, 1998.
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number 99- Press release dated February 9, 1998.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to 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.
UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC.
/s/ Robert T. Cirulnick
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Robert T. Cirulnick
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
Dated: February 9, 1998
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EXHIBIT 99
MONDAY FEBRUARY 9, 8:13 AM EASTERN TIME
COMPANY PRESS RELEASE
UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF
ROBERT T. CIRULNICK AS NEW CFO
DAYVILLE, Conn., Feb. 9 - United Natural Foods (Nasdaq: UNFI) announced today
that Robert T. Cirulnick will join the Company as Chief Financial Officer
effective February 9, 1998. Mr. Cirulnick has more than 15 years of financial
and accounting management experience and most recently served as Vice President
and Controller of Frito Lay, Inc., a subsidiary of Pepsi Co., Inc. In his new
position at United Natural Foods, Mr. Cirulnick, age 42, will be responsible for
all financial, systems and treasury functions as well as investor relations and
financial strategic planning.
Mr. Cirulnick succeeds Steven Townsend, who announced his retirement in October
1997 in order to devote more time to personal interests. Mr. Townsend, who has
been with United Natural Foods for the last 14 years, will remain a member of
the Company's Board of Directors and has assumed new responsibilities on its
audit and acquisition committees.
Since 1985, Mr. Cirulnick has served in a variety of managerial positions for
PepsiCo and affiliated subsidiaries. Most recently, he was Vice President and
Controller of Frito Lay, Inc., the largest North American snack food maker with
sales of over $6.5 billion and approximately 44,000 employees. Prior to that, he
held the position of Chief Financial Officer and Director of Finance and
Administration at Smith Foods Group, an international joint venture company
between PepsiCo and General Mills serving various European markets. Mr.
Cirulnick also worked as Frito-Lay's Controller, Europe for PepsiCo Foods
International from 1992 to 1993 and served as Assistant Controller, Assistant
Treasurer and Director of Sales and Customer Operations from 1989 to 1992. Prior
to joining PepsiCo, Mr. Cirulnick was a certified public accountant at KPMG Peat
Marwick.
Commenting on Mr. Cirulnick's appointment, Norman Cloutier, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of United Natural Foods, stated, ``We are extremely pleased
with Bob's decision to join United Natural Foods. He brings to the Company a
strong blend of financial and accounting skills, plus in-depth operating
experience. Specifically, his knowledge of systems and technology gained from
overseeing multiple acquisition, integration, restructuring and process change
assignments will be a tremendous asset to our company as we continue to expand
United Natural Foods in the future.''
United Natural Foods, Inc. is one of only two national distributors of natural
foods and related products in the United States. The Company distributes over
25,000 products to more than 6,000 customers in 48 states. The Company's
national, regional and private label products span six categories including
groceries and general merchandise, nutritional supplements, bulk and food
service products, personal care items, perishables and frozen foods.
For more information on United Natural Foods, Inc. via fax at no charge, please
dial 1-800-PRO-INFO and enter the Company's ticker symbol UNFI.
