UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Act of 1934
Date of Report: October 26, 2000
WILD OATS MARKETS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-21577 84-1100630
(State or other jurisdiction of Commission File Number (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
3375 Mitchell Lane
Boulder, Colorado 80301
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(303) 440-5220
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events
On October 26, 2000 the Registrant issued the press releae attached as Exhibit
99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K announcing its third quarter operating
results.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release
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, thereunto duly authorized, on the 26th day of October, 2000.
Wild Oats Markets, Inc.
By /s/ Mary Beth Lewis
Mary Beth Lewis
Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
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