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: June 17, 1999
(Date of earliest event reported)
HANNAFORD BROS. CO.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maine 1-7603 01-0085930
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File No.) Identification No.)
145 Pleasant Hill Road, Scarborough, Maine 04074 (Address of principal
executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number: (207) 883-2911
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Item 5. Other Events.
On June 17, 1999, Hannaford Bros. Co. announced that its Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer, Blythe J. McGarvie had resigned to pursue
an opportunity with Societe BIC, headquartered in Paris, France, where she will
become Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Also on June 17, 1999, Hannaford announced two additional senior
management changes. Ronald C. Hodge, a 19 year Hannaford associate and former
Executive Vice President of Sales and Northeast Operations was promoted to the
position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. This is a new
position in the Hannaford organization. Paul A. Fritzson, a 21 year Hannaford
associate and former Executive Vice President of Strategic Development was
promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer to replace Ms.
McGarvie.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release dated June 17, 1999, announcing
May sales and reporting the resignation of
Ms. McGarvie
99.2 Press release dated June 17, 1999, announcing
the promotions of Mr. Hodge and Mr. Fritzson
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.
HANNAFORD BROS. CO.
Date: June 21, 1999 By: /s/ Charles H. Crockett
Assistant Secretary
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HANNAFORD BROS. CO.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
99.1 Press release dated June 17, 1999
99.2 Press release dated June 17, 1999
For Further Information Contact: Charles H. Crockett Assistant Secretary
207-885-2349 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17,1999
HANNAFORD REPORTS SALES FOR MAY AND ANNOUNCES THE RESIGNATION OF ITS CHIEF
FINANCIAL OFFICER
Scarborough, Maine: Hannaford Bros. Co. (NYSE-HRD), multi-regional food
retailer, reported today that its sales and other revenues for the four weeks
ended May 29, 1999, were $267,209,000, an increase of 5.3% over the $253,741,000
reported for the same period last year.
Sales and other revenues for the twenty-one weeks ended May 29, 1999, were
$1,349,415,000, up 5.0% over the $1,284,989,000 achieved during the first
twenty-one weeks of 1998.
Hannaford also announced today that its Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer, Blythe J. McGarvie has resigned from the Company and will be
leaving on June 25, 1999, to become Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
of Societe BIC, headquartered in Paris, France.
Hugh G. Farrington, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Blythe
enjoyed extensive international experience in her previous position with Sara
Lee, and the opportunity to return to the international scene and to live and
work in Paris is too good for her to pass up. During her tenure at Hannaford she
has led substantial change efforts in the areas of Information Technology and
Accounting. We thank her for her many contributions and wish her well as she
pursues her interest in international finance and technology."
For Further Information Contact: Charles H. Crockett Assistant Secretary
207-885-2349 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17,1999
HANNAFORD ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND NEW
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Scarborough, Maine: Hannaford Bros. Co. (NYSE-HRD), multi-regional food
retailer, announced today that Ronald C. Hodge has been named Executive Vice
President and Chief Operating Officer and that Paul A. Fritzson has been named
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer to replace Blythe J.
McGarvie, who has resigned to pursue an opportunity with Societe BIC,
headquartered in Paris, France.
Mr. Hodge joined Hannaford in 1980. During his 19 years with the Company,
he has held positions of increasing responsibility, including Director Retail
Operations, Northern Division (Maine), Vice President Retail Operations,
Southern Division (New Hampshire and Massachusetts), and Regional Vice
President, New York/Vermont, where he successfully managed the Company's entry
into the Upstate New York market. In 1994, he was promoted to Senior Vice
President of Northeast Operations, and in May 1998, Executive Vice President of
Sales and Northeast Operations.
"The addition of the Chief Operating Officer title recognizes Ron's
contributions to and oversight of our core supermarket business," said Hugh G.
Farrington, President and Chief Executive Officer. "The development and
execution of our marketing strategy is critical to our plans to grow our
business. As we face the challenges and opportunities, Ron's leadership will be
invaluable."
Mr. Fritzson joined Hannaford in 1978 as a financial analyst. He moved to
merchandising and held positions of increasing responsibility until 1985 when he
was promoted to Director of Retail Operations for the Northern Division (Maine).
In 1987 he became Director of Retail Operations for the Southern Division (New
Hampshire and Massachusetts) and was promoted to Southern Regional Vice
President in 1989. In late 1991, he was named Vice President-General Merchandise
and Progressive Distributors, Inc. In 1992, he was promoted to Vice
President-Marketing and in 1994 to Senior Vice President-Marketing. In November
1995, he assumed responsibility for merchandising, distribution and marketing
and was most recently named Executive Vice President-Strategic Development in
May 1998.
"Paul Fritzson has had extensive financial and accounting experience in his
various positions in the company," added Mr. Farrington. "He has a very deep
knowledge of how this company works and has the creativity and superb management
skills to greatly facilitate our growth plans by combining financial and
development areas."
