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
October 18, 2000
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 File (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification Number)
incorporation or
organization)
1945 Lakepointe Drive, Box 299013
Lewisville, Texas 75029
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(972) 906-8000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events
The press release of Fleming Companies, Inc. dated October 18,
2000, filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1, announcing the company's
net earnings for the third quarter 2000.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated October 18, 2000 announcing the
company's net earnings for the third quarter 2000.
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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.
By: KEVIN TWOMEY
Kevin Twomey
Senior Vice President
Finance and Controller
Date: October 18, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
No. Description Method of Filing
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99.1 Press Released dated October 18, 2000 Filed herewith electronically
