8-K 1 d8k.htm FORM 8-K Form 8-K

UNITED STATES

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 8, 2006

 


Sara Lee Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 


 

Maryland   1-3344   36-2089049

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

  (Commission File Number)  

(IRS Employer

Identification Number)

Three First National Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60602-4260

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (312) 726-2600

 


Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 



Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On August 8, 2006, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results for the full year and fourth quarter of fiscal year 2006. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by this reference. The information disclosed in this Current Report, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

  (c) Exhibits

 

Exhibit 99.1   Press release dated August 8, 2006


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirement 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.

Dated: August 8, 2006

 

SARA LEE CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By:  

/s/ Wayne R. Szypulski

  Senior Vice President and Controller
  (Principal Accounting Officer)