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):
June 2, 1999
WINN-DIXIE STORES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida 1-3657 59-0514290
(State of Incorporation)(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
5050 Edgewood Court
Jacksonville, Florida 32224
(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)
(904) 783-5000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events
By press release dated June 2, 1999, James Kufeldt announced his
resignation as President of Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., effective upon the election
of his successor. Reference is made to the press release of Registrant, issued
on June 2, 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 June 2, 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: June 2, 1999 Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.
By: /S/ A. DANO DAVIS
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A. Dano Davis
Chairman,
Principal Executive Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number
99.1 Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. Press Release dated June 2, 1999
WINN-DIXIE PRESIDENT, JAMES KUFELDT, ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
JACKSONVILLE, FL. June 2, 1999 -- James Kufeldt announced today that he plans to
retire as President of Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. this summer. He said, "recent
medical issues caused me to re-think my priorities, and I decided that I wanted
to be able to spend more time with my family."
"I have a special place in my heart for Winn-Dixie, having been here since 1961.
Our Company has grown and prospered over the years. I am proud of that and the
progress that has been made."
The Board of Directors requested that Mr. Kufeldt remain as President until his
successor is in place. Mr. Kufeldt stated, "I, too, want to make sure there is a
smooth transition and have agreed to stay until a new President is in place and
the transition is completed."
A. Dano Davis, Chairman of the Board and Principal Executive Officer, stated,
"Jim Kufeldt has committed his life to this Company and has had a tremendously
positive impact upon all of us. He has served the Company for 38 years, 11 as
President. We understand the reasons for his decision, but he will be an
extraordinarily hard person to replace. We will conduct a search, both inside
and outside the Company, in order to find the best person possible."
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. is one of the nation's largest supermarket retailers,
with more than 1,180 stores in 14 states and the Bahamas.
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