-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, KSRWujVJE/dl37APLPo3KPwahEgDrRg5KEWchT3Izss8sZLOZKTxO5hGQK7A7Hz6 zZi7L3A4gV7L6XSCTx7ilg== 0000003333-03-000083.txt : 20031114 0000003333-03-000083.hdr.sgml : 20031114 20031113174815 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000003333-03-000083 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20031113 ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure FILED AS OF DATE: 20031114 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ALBERTSONS INC /DE/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000003333 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-GROCERY STORES [5411] IRS NUMBER: 820184434 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0131 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-06187 FILM NUMBER: 03999541 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 250 PARKCENTER BLVD STREET 2: P O BOX 20 CITY: BOISE STATE: ID ZIP: 83726 BUSINESS PHONE: 2083956200 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 250 PARKCENTER BLVD STREET 2: P O BOX 20 CITY: BOISE STATE: ID ZIP: 83726 8-K 1 abs8k11132003txt.txt ALBERTSON 8K PRESS RELEASE 11-13-03 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) November 13, 2003 Albertson's, Inc. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware 1-6187 82-0184434 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 250 Parkcenter Boulevard, P.O. Box 20, Boise, Idaho 83726 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (208) 395-6200 --------------------------- Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits: Number Exhibit ------ ------- 99.1 Press release dated November 13, 2003 This press release is being furnished pursuant to Item 9 of this Form 8-K and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of such section. Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure. On November 13, 2003, the Company issued a press release regarding its previously provided fiscal year 2003 earnings guidance. The text of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The press release should be read together with the information contained in the reports that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the financial statements and related notes contained in those reports. This information is being furnished under Item 9 and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of such section. SIGNATURE 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. ALBERTSON'S, INC. By: /s/ Felicia D. Thornton ----------------------------------------- Name: Felicia D. Thornton Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dated: November 13, 2003 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description - ------- ------------ 99.1 Press release dated November 13, 2003 EX-99.1 3 exb99111132003.txt ALBERTSONS NEW RELEASE DATED 11-13-03 Exhibit 99.1 Albertsons Withdraws Guidance Withdrawal Due to Current Labor Dispute in Southern California BOISE, Idaho, November 13, 2003 - Albertsons, Inc. (NYSE: ABS) announced today that it has withdrawn its fiscal year 2003 earnings guidance due to the magnitude and uncertain duration of the current labor dispute in Southern California. The Company is unable to provide revised guidance at this time. Third quarter earnings will be reported as scheduled on December 5th. Albertsons is one of the world's largest food and drug retailers, with annual revenues of approximately $36 billion. Based in Boise, Idaho, the Company employs more than 200,000 employees and operates approximately 2,300 retail stores in 31 states across the United States, under banners including Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, Acme, Albertsons-Osco, Albertsons-Sav-on, Sav-on Drugs, Osco Drug, Max Foods, and Super Saver. This press release contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. All statements herein that are not historical facts, including statements about our beliefs or expectations, are forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, including, among others, those set forth in our reports and documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (which reports and documents should be read in conjunction with this press release). We believe that all forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions when made; however, we caution that you should not place undue reliance on these statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date when made, and we undertake no obligation to update these statements in light of subsequent events or developments. Actual results and outcomes may differ materially from anticipated results or outcomes discussed in forward-looking statements. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----