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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) August 2, 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 ELECTS NEW CORPORATE CONTROLLER
Franklin Park, Illinois - August 1, 2000 - Dean Foods Company (NYSE: DF) today
announced that Daniel R. Morrison has been promoted to Vice President and
Corporate Controller, effective July 31, 2000. Mr. Morrison will report to
Barbara Klein, Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer.
In his new position, Mr. Morrison will assume responsibility for
internal and external financial reporting, financial planning and analysis,
supervision of the payroll organization and liaison with Dean's external
auditing firm.
After completing his undergraduate studies at Illinois State
University, Mr. Morrison received his MBA from Northwestern University and is
also a Certified Public Accountant. Dan held a number of key finance and
operations positions at Staley Continental and Itel Corporation before beginning
his career at Dean Foods as Group Controller for the Dairy Division. His most
recent position prior to the promotion was as Vice President of Finance for the
Dairy Division.
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: August 2, 2000 /s/ Barbara A. Klein
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Barbara A. Klein
Vice President Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
