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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001179110-03-003246.txt : 20030708
<SEC-HEADER>0001179110-03-003246.hdr.sgml : 20030708
<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20030708142942
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001179110-03-003246
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20030703
FILED AS OF DATE:		20030708

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			JOHNSON DENNIS R/
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001205932
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	WHOLESALE-GROCERIES & RELATED PRODUCTS [5140]
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0303

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-06699
		FILM NUMBER:		03778350

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		110 CHESHIRE LANE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 300
		CITY:			MINNETONKA
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55305-1060
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9525943300

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			INTERNATIONAL MULTIFOODS CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000051410
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	WHOLESALE-GROCERIES & RELATED PRODUCTS [5140]
		IRS NUMBER:				410871880
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0303

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		110 CHESHIREL LANE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 300
		CITY:			MINNETONKA
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55305-1060
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9525943300

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		110 CHESHIREL LANE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 300
		CITY:			MINNETONKA
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55305

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	INTERNATIONAL MILLING CO INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19700217
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    <documentType>4</documentType>
<periodOfReport>2003-07-03</periodOfReport>
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    <issuer>
        <issuerCik>0000051410</issuerCik>
        <issuerName>INTERNATIONAL MULTIFOODS CORP</issuerName>
        <issuerTradingSymbol>IMC</issuerTradingSymbol>
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<reportingOwner><reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001205932</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>JOHNSON DENNIS R/</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>  </rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>  </rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>  </rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>  </rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>  </rptOwnerZipCode>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
            <reportingOwnerRelationship>
<isDirector>0</isDirector>
<isOfficer>1</isOfficer>
<isTenPercentOwner>0</isTenPercentOwner>
<isOther>0</isOther>
<officerTitle>V.P. and Controller</officerTitle>
<otherText></otherText>
</reportingOwnerRelationship>
</reportingOwner>
<nonDerivativeSecurity><securityTitle><value>Common Stock</value>
</securityTitle>
<transactionDate><value>2003-07-03</value>
</transactionDate>
<transactionCoding><transactionFormType>4</transactionFormType>
<transactionCode>M</transactionCode>
<equitySwapInvolved>0</equitySwapInvolved>
</transactionCoding>
<transactionAmounts><transactionShares><value>2000</value>
</transactionShares>
<transactionValue><value>19.25</value>
</transactionValue>
<transactionAcquiredDisposedCode><value>A</value>
</transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
</transactionAmounts>
<postTransactionAmounts><sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction><value>7227</value>
</sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
</postTransactionAmounts>
<ownershipNature><directOrIndirectOwnership><value>D</value>
</directOrIndirectOwnership>
</ownershipNature>
</nonDerivativeSecurity>
<nonDerivativeSecurity><securityTitle><value>Common Stock</value>
</securityTitle>
<transactionDate><value>2003-07-03</value>
</transactionDate>
<transactionCoding><transactionFormType>4</transactionFormType>
<transactionCode>F</transactionCode>
<equitySwapInvolved>0</equitySwapInvolved>
</transactionCoding>
<transactionAmounts><transactionShares><value>1686</value>
</transactionShares>
<transactionValue><value>22.83</value>
</transactionValue>
<transactionAcquiredDisposedCode><value>D</value>
</transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
</transactionAmounts>
<postTransactionAmounts><sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction><value>5541</value>
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<ownershipNature><directOrIndirectOwnership><value>D</value>
</directOrIndirectOwnership>
</ownershipNature>
</nonDerivativeSecurity>
<derivativeSecurity><securityTitle><value>Stock Option</value>
</securityTitle>
<conversionOrExercisePrice><value>19.25</value>
</conversionOrExercisePrice>
<transactionDate><value>2003-07-03</value>
</transactionDate>
<transactionCoding><transactionFormType>4</transactionFormType>
<transactionCode>M</transactionCode>
<equitySwapInvolved>0</equitySwapInvolved>
</transactionCoding>
<transactionAmounts><transactionShares><value>2000</value>
</transactionShares>
<transactionValue><value>19.25</value>
</transactionValue>
<transactionAcquiredDisposedCode><value>D</value>
</transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
</transactionAmounts>
<exerciseDate><value>1994-12-10</value>
</exerciseDate>
<expirationDate><value>2003-12-09</value>
</expirationDate>
<underlyingSecurity><underlyingSecurityTitle><value>Common Stock</value>
</underlyingSecurityTitle>
<underlyingSecurityShares><value>2000</value>
</underlyingSecurityShares>
</underlyingSecurity>
<postTransactionAmounts><sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction><value>0</value>
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<ownershipNature><directOrIndirectOwnership><value>D</value>
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<footnotes><footnote id="F1">Includes an aggregate of 1,000 restricted shares which were granted to the Reporting Person under the stock-based incentive plans of International Multifoods Corporation (the "Company").  While the Reporting Person has the right to vote the shares and a qualified right to receive dividends thereon, the shares do not fully vest until future dates pursuant to the respective plans and Restricted Stock Award Agreements.</footnote>
<footnote id="F2">The Reporting Person also indirectly beneficially owns 9115.7989 shares of Common Stock of the Company through the Company's 401(k) Plan.</footnote>
</footnotes>
<ownerSignature><signatureName>/s/ Dennis R. Johnson</signatureName>
<signatureDate>2003-07-08</signatureDate>
</ownerSignature>
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