SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15d of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 24, 1998
STERLING SUGARS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware 0-1287 72-0327950
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(State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS employer
jurisdiction of identification No.)
incorporation)
P. O. Box 572 Franklin, Louisiana 70538
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number including area code (318) 828 0620
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(Former name or former address, if changed since
last report) Not applicable
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ITEM 8: CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR
At the Company's Board of Directors meeting on May 21, 1998 the Board
passed a resolution changing the Company's fiscal year end from January 31
to July 31 effective for the six month period ending July 31, 1998 subject
to the Internal Revenue Service's approval of the change for tax purposes.
On August 24, 1998 the Company received notice from the Internal
Revenue Service that the application to change the fiscal year had been
approved.
The Company will engage the accounting firm of LeGlue and Company,
its existing auditors, to perform an audit for the transition period
ending July 31, 1998. The Company will file a Form 10-K covering the
transition period with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securties Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf of the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Sterling Sugars, Inc.
Date: August 25, 1998 By: /s/ Stanley H. Pipes
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Vice President & Treasurer
Date: August 25, 1998 By: /s/ Craig P. Caillier
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President & CEO
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