Form 8-K

 

 

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 (Date of earliest event reported): August 10, 2017 (August 9, 2017)

 

 

FLOWERS FOODS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Georgia   1-16247   58-2582379

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

1919 Flowers Circle, Thomasville, GA   31757
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (229) 226-9110

 

 

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 9, 2017, Flowers Foods, Inc. issued a press release (i) announcing its financial condition and results of operations as of and for the 12 weeks ended July 15, 2017 and (ii) revising its guidance for fiscal 2017. A copy of the press release is furnished with this Report as Exhibit 99.1.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c)    Exhibits.

 

Exhibit

Number

  

Description

99.1    Press Release of Flowers Foods, Inc. dated August 9, 2017

 

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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.

 

FLOWERS FOODS, INC.
By:  

/s/ R. Steve Kinsey

  Name:   R. Steve Kinsey
  Title:   Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer

Date: August 10, 2017

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit

Number

  

Description

99.1    Press Release of Flowers Foods, Inc. dated August 9, 2017

 

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