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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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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)
November 23, 1999
WINN-DIXIE STORES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida 1-3657 59-0514290
(State or other jurisdiction of (Comission File Number) (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
5050 Edgewood Court, Jacksonville, Florida 32254-3699
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(904) 783-5000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Unchanged
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events
By press release dated November 23, 1999, Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. announced the
election of Allen R. Rowland as President, Chief Executive Officer, and a
Director of Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. effective November 23, 1999. Reference is
made to the press release of Registrant, issued on November 23, 1999, which is
incorporated herein by this reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Financial statements of business acquired: Not applicable
(b) Pro forma financial information: Not applicable
(c) Exhibits:
99.1 Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. Press Release dated November 23, 1999
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to
be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: November 23, 1999 Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.
By: /s/ A. DANO DAVIS
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A. Dano Davis
Chairman
EX-99.1
Press Release
November 23, 1999
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number 99.1
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.
Press Release dated November 23, 199
News Release No. 20013
(NYSE): WIN
RELEASE DATE: November 23, 1999
Media Contact: Mickey Clerc, Director of Public Relations, (904) 783-5409
Investor Contact: Rick McCook, Financial Vice President, (904) 783-5221
ALLEN ROWLAND NAMED PRESIDENT, CEO
AND DIRECTOR OF WINN-DIXIE STORES, INC.
JACKSONVILLE, FL, November 23, 1999 -- Following a special meeting of its Board
of Directors, Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., (NYSE: WIN) announced the election of
Allen R. Rowland as President, Chief Executive Officer, and a Director of the
Company effective November 23, 1999. Mr. Rowland, 55, has spent his entire
career in the grocery industry, most recently as President and Chief Operating
Officer of the publicly traded Smith's Food & Drug Centers and, prior to that,
as a Senior Vice President with Albertson's.
Mr. Rowland headed Smith's from 1996 until its acquisition by Fred Meyer in
1997. He successfully led Smith's through organizational and operational
changes, which significantly improved the results of operations. During his 25
years with Albertson's, Rowland had responsibility for all retail operations in
various portions of the United States, including the Southeast and Florida.
"We are delighted to have Al Rowland join the Winn-Dixie team as President,
Chief Executive Officer and a Director," said A. Dano Davis, Chairman of
Winn-Dixie's Board of Directors. "He has significant experience in the grocery
industry, particularly in large-store operations, with an emphasis on customer
service and perishables, which are needs of Winn-Dixie. Because of his
demonstrated ability in these areas and the confidence I have in him, I was
particularly pleased to recommend to the Board that Al assume the responsibility
as CEO in order to have the clear authority to apply his experience for the
benefit of our company."
Mr. Rowland commented, "I am delighted to be part of an organization that has
enjoyed such a long history and rich heritage as has Winn-Dixie. The Company's
extensive operations with excellent facilities in growth markets and thousands
of loyal, motivated associates represent an excellent platform for the future. I
am excited about the opportunity to carry on and enrich Winn-Dixie's fine
traditions while exploring new ways to maximize the Company's business."
Winn-Dixie is one of the nation's largest food chains, operating 1,187 stores in
14 states and the Bahamas.
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