SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 2O549
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):
December 9, 1997 (November 25, 1997)
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DOUGHTIE'S FOODS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
VIRGINIA 0-7166 54-0903892
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. employer
of incorporation) File Number) identification number)
2410 WESLEY STREET, PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA 23707 (Address of
principal executive offices)
(757) 393-6007
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events
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On November 25, 1997, the Registrant announced that its Board of Directors has
approved a three-for-two split of the Registrant's common stock effected in the
form of a stock dividend, with cash in lieu of fractional shares, and a cash
dividend of four cents per share (on a pre-split basis). Both the cash dividend
and shares of stock are payable on January 12, 1998, to shareholders of record
at the close of business on December 12, 1997. In this connection, on November
25, 1997, the Registrant issued a Press Release entitled,"Doughtie's Foods, Inc.
Declares Cash Dividend and 50 Percent Stock Split," a copy of which is attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and made a part hereof.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
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(C). Exhibits
99.1 Press Release issued by Doughtie's Foods, Inc. dated November 25,
1997, entitled, "Doughtie's Foods, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend and 50
Percent Stock Split."
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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.
DOUGHTIE'S FOODS, INC.
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Registrant
/s/ Michael S. LaRock
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December 9, 1997 By: Michael S. LaRock
Secretary
EXHIBIT 99.1
DOUGHTIE'S FOODS, INC.
DECLARES CASH DIVIDEND AND 50 PERCENT STOCK SPLIT
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Portsmouth, Virginia - November 25, 1997. Vernon W. Mules, Chairman of
the Board of Doughtie's Foods, Inc., announced that at a meeting held today, the
Board of Directors declared a 50% stock split, with cash in lieu of fractional
shares and also declared a cash dividend of 4 cents per share of common stock on
SHARES HELD PRIOR TO THE STOCK SPLIT. Both the cash dividend and shares of stock
are payable on January 12, 1998 to shareholders of record at the close of
business on December 12, 1997.
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Doughtie's Foods, Inc. - 2410 Wesley Street - P.O. Box 7229 - Portsmouth, Va. -
(757)399-2451
