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
December 6, 1999
Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported)
FLEMING COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Oklahoma 1-8140 48-0222760
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
juris- File Number) Identification No.)
diction of
incorporation)
6301 Waterford Boulevard, Box 26647
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73126
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(405) 840-7200
Registrant's telephone number,
Including area code
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Item 5. Other Events.
The press release of Fleming Companies, Inc. dated December 6,
1999, filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 announcing the departure of
John Standley and certain finance and accounting promotions is
incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release issued December 6, 1999 announcing
the departure of John Standley and certain finance
and accounting promotions.
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SIGNATURES
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.
FLEMING COMPANIES, INC.
KEVIN TWOMEY
Kevin Twomey
Senior Vice President, Finance
and Controller
Date: December 6, 1999
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release issued December Filed herewith electronically
6, 1999 announcing the
departure of John Standley
and certain finance and
accounting promotions
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FLEMING ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE OF JOHN STANDLEY;
FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING PROMOTIONS MADE
Oklahoma City, December 6, 1999 - Fleming (NYSE: FLM) announced
today that John Standley, after much thought, has decided to
accept a position with Rite Aid Corporation as Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer. Several of the new
executives being assembled for Rite Aid Corporation, including
John Standley, have worked together in the past.
"It is with sincere regret that I will be leaving Fleming as
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at a time
when the future has never looked brighter. I believe the high
caliber of this Fleming management team will deliver outstanding
performance and growth for Fleming," said Standley. "This,
however, is such a significant opportunity for me and my family
that I simply could not say 'no'."
Fleming also announced the promotions of several executives
in the finance and accounting areas. Kevin Twomey has been elected
Senior Vice President Finance and Controller, having assumed
additional finance responsibilities for the treasury and investor
relations functions. John Thompson has been promoted to the new
position of Senior Vice President Business Development Finance.
Other promotions include: Alan McIntyre to Vice President
Treasurer; Mike Freeman to Vice President Corporate Controller;
Mark Neumeister to Vice President Taxes; James Scribner to Vice
President Real Estate and Credit Analysis; and Dan Esmon to Vice
President Shared Services Accounting Center.
"We wish the best of luck to John and thank him for assuring
a smooth transition as he prepares to move to his new
responsibilities," said Mark Hansen, Chairman and CEO of Fleming.
"John is a very talented and bright executive who will make
significant contributions in his new role."
Kevin Twomey and John Thompson jointly will assume the Chief
Financial Officer responsibilities and report to Mark Hansen until
a replacement is named.
"We have enormous confidence in these executives and are
pleased to make these well-deserved promotions," said Hansen.
"These changes reflect a substantial depth of talent within the
company and will enhance our new Customer Support and Shared
Services Centers."
Fleming is a leading wholesale and retail company, serving
approximately 3,000 supermarkets and other retail businesses in 41
states, including approximately 250 company-owned stores.
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