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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
May 2, 1997
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
RISER FOODS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-9914 34-1570363
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Identification
incorporation) Number) No.)
5300 Richmond Road, Bedford Heights, Ohio 44146
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (216) 292-7000
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ITEM 5: OTHER EVENTS
On May 2, 1997, Riser Foods, Inc., issued the following News
Release:
Riser Announces Discussions Regarding Business Combination
BEDFORD HEIGHTS, OHIO, May 2, 1997 -- Riser Foods, Inc.
(AMEX:RSR) today announced that it is engaged in discussions with
another grocery supermarket chain regarding a potential business
combination. Riser stated that no agreement has been reached with
respect to any transaction and there can be no assurance that any
transaction will be consummated. If an agreement is reached, Riser
will release further details at that time.
Riser Foods operates 36 retail supermarkets in northeast Ohio
under the Rini-Rego Stop-n-Shop banner. In addition, the Company's
American Seaway Foods subsidiary is a full-line wholesale
distributor of food, general merchandise and health and beauty care
products. Through its Eagle Ice Cream division, Riser also
manufactures high quality private-label ice cream and distributes
frozen novelties.
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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.
RISER FOODS, INC.
(Registrant)
May 2, 1997 By:/s/ Anthony C. Rego
Anthony C. Rego
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer
May 2, 1997 By:/s/ Ronald W. Ocasek
Ronald W. Ocasek
Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer
