FLOWERS FOODS, INC.
 

 
 
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): January 31, 2008
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 January 31, 2008, Flowers Foods, Inc. issued a press release (i) announcing its financial condition and results of operations as of and for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 29, 2007 and (ii) updating its guidance for fiscal 2008. A copy of the press release is furnished with this Report as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01   Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c)   Exhibits.
The following exhibits are furnished as part of this Report:
         
Exhibit Number   Description
       
 
  99.1    
Press Release of Flowers Foods, Inc. dated January 31, 2008

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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   
Date: January 31, 2008    Title:   Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer   

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EXHIBIT INDEX
         
Exhibit Number   Description
       
 
  99.1    
Press Release of Flowers Foods, Inc. dated January 31, 2008

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