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UNITED STATES
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) May 24, 2000
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Dean Foods Company
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-08262 36-0984820
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
3600 N. River Road Franklin Park, IL 60131
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (847) 678-1680
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5 - Other Events
DEAN FOODS SELECTS NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Franklin Park, Illinois - May 24, 2000 - Dean Foods Company (NYSE: DF)
today announced that Barbara A. Klein has been elected Vice President, Finance
and Chief Financial Officer, effective June 1, 2000. Ms. Klein will report to
Richard E. Bailey, President and Chief Operating Officer.
Ms. Klein was most recently Vice President and Corporate Comptroller of
Ameritech Corporation. Her previous experience includes Vice President, and
Corporate Comptroller for The Pillsbury Company, and various financial positions
at Sears Roebuck & Co. She brings extensive experience in finance, planning and
analysis, as well as consumer products industry experience to Dean Foods.
In making the announcement, Mr. Bailey commented, "Barb Klein's
addition to our team of corporate officers reinforces our commitment to
continually build our skill base. Barb's experience in shared financial services
and her focus on teamwork and excellence will support the continued growth of
our organization."
Ms. Klein received a Master of Business Administration degree from
Loyola University in 1977 and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and
Accounting from Marquette University, and is also a Certified Public Accountant.
Dean Foods is one of the nation's leading dairy processors and
distributors producing a full line of branded and private label products,
including fluid milk, ice cream and extended shelf life products, which are sold
under the Dean's and other strong regional brand names. Dean Foods is the
industry leader in other food products including pickles, powdered non-dairy
coffee creamers, aseptically packaged foodservice products, and refrigerated
dips and salad dressings.
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SIGNATURE
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Dean Foods Company
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(Registrant)
Date: June 2, 2000 /s/ Barbara A. Klein
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Barbara A. Klein
Vice President Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
/s/ William M. Luegers, Jr.
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William M. Luegers, Jr.
Vice President and
Treasurer
