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SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
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DOSKOCIL COMPANIES INCORPORATED
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(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
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(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):
/ / $125 per Exchange Act Rules 0-11(c)(1)(ii), 14a-6(i)(1), 14a-6(i)(2) or
Item 22(a)(2) of Schedule 14A.
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14a-6(i)(3).
/X/ Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(4) and 0-11.
1) Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:
Common Stock of New Doskocil Incorporated
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2) Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:
12,433,705
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3) Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed
pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (Set forth the amount on which the
filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined):
$8.19 -- Average price of Registrant's common stock on February 16, 1995
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4) Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:
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previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number,
or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.
1) Amount Previously Paid:
$35,121
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2) Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:
33-57773
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3) Filing Party:
New Doskocil Incorporated
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4) Date Filed:
February 17, 1995
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The following appeared in the April 3, 1995 edition of the Wall Street
Journal:
DOSKOCIL COMPANIES INCORPORATED
is changing its corporate name to:
FOODBRANDS AMERICA, INC.
The new Nasdaq symbol will be:
FBAI
The first day of Nasdaq trading under the new name will be
April 3, 1995
[Foodbrands America logo]
Foodbrands America, a $750 million revenue company, produces, markets and
distributes branded and processed food products under proprietary brand names.
Our products include pizza toppings, appetizers, Mexican and Italian foods,
boneless hams, sausage, bacon and other branded and processed products for the
foodservice, delicatessen and retail markets.
Corporate offices:
2601 Northwest Expressway
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
405-879-5500
April 3, 1995
ONE BEST SELLER AFTER ANOTHER.
Wilson-R- CornKing-R- POSADA-R- MARQUEZ-R-
DOSKOCIL FOODS-R- ButcherBoy-R- FRED'S-R- DeliFest-TM-
Rotanelli's-R- WILSON'S Continental Deli-R-
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NEWS RELEASE
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For: DOSKOCIL COMPANIES INC.
Contact: Bryant Bynum
Vice President Planning
Corporate Finance
(405) 879-5500
Naomi Rosenfeld/Eileen Howard
Morgen-Walke Associates
(212) 850-5600
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DOSKOCIL CHANGES NAME TO FOODBRANDS AMERICA, INC.
-NEW STOCK SYMBOL FBAI-
Oklahoma City, OK, April 3, 1995 -- Doskocil Companies Incorporated
(Nasdaq: DOSK) today announced that the Company is changing its name to
Foodbrands America, Inc. Effective Monday, April 3, 1995, the Company's new
stock symbol will be "FBAI".
"The new name provides an identity more appropriately representing the
Company's mission and future. As Foodbrands America we will revitalize the
inherent strengths of Doskocil Companies Incorporated and its major subsidiary,
Wilson Foods Corporation and capitalize new opportunities for growth," said
R. Randolph Devening, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "The name
Foodbrands America reflects the Company's diverse offering of perishable food
products, a commitment to quality and our desire to be a leader in each of our
markets," said Mr. Devening.
Foodbrands America produces, markets and distributes branded and processed
food products under proprietary brand names that include Wilson[REGISTERED
TRADEMARK], Corn King[REGISTERED TRADEMARK], Wilson's Continental
Deli[REGISTERED TRADEMARK], American Favorite-TM-, Doskocil Foods-TM-, Jefferson
Meats-TM-, Fred's[REGISTERED TRADEMARK], Rotanelli's[REGISTERED TRADEMARK],
Posada[REGISTERED TRADEMARK], and Butcher Boy[REGISTERED TRADEMARK]. The
Company's products include pepperoni and beef and pork toppings marketed to the
pizza industry, appetizers, Mexican and Italian foods, as well as boneless
hams, sausage, bacon, and other branded and processed products for the
foodservice, delicatessen and retail markets.
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