-----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, Bb/jB0Kb90/KnqNcH2h6pXP2NkxdgOA7MPH3GzeXdpacSGdzQGplUIcy5CD8uRcT JPULmrPRWQNxF5hCOKJhPA== 0000950144-03-000195.txt : 20030107 0000950144-03-000195.hdr.sgml : 20030107 20030107130628 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950144-03-000195 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20021220 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20030107 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DELHAIZE AMERICA INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000037912 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-GROCERY STORES [5411] IRS NUMBER: 560660192 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NC FISCAL YEAR END: 0102 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-06080 FILM NUMBER: 03506214 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: PO BOX 1330 STREET 2: 2110 EXECUTIVE DR CITY: SALISBURY STATE: NC ZIP: 28145 BUSINESS PHONE: 7046338250 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: PO BOX 1330 STREET 2: 2110 EXECUTIVE DR CITY: SALISBURY STATE: NC ZIP: 28145 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: FOOD TOWN STORES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19830510 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: FOOD LION INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 8-K 1 g80110e8vk.htm DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC. Delhaize America, Inc.
 

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): December 20, 2002

Delhaize America, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File No. 0-6080

     
North Carolina   56-0660192
 
(State or other Jurisdiction of incorporation)   (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
     
2110 Executive Drive, P.O. Box 1330
Salisbury, North Carolina		   28145-1330
 
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (704) 633-8250

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 

 

Item 5. Other Events.

     On January 7, 2003 Delhaize Group, the Belgian international food retailer that owns Delhaize America, Inc. (“Delhaize America”), announced that Delhaize America has amended its existing revolving credit facility.

     A copy of the press release issued by Delhaize Group regarding the above is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

     (c)  Exhibits.

     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
99   Delhaize Group Press Release dated January 7, 2003

 

 

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.

         
    DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC.
 
         
 
Dated: January 7, 2003   By:   /s/ Michael R. Waller
Michael R. Waller
Executive Vice President

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
99   Delhaize Group Press Release dated January 7, 2002

  EX-99 3 g80110exv99.htm DELHAIZE GROUP PRESS RELEASE DATED JANUARY 7,2003 exv99

 

Exhibit 99

DELHAIZE GROUP LOGO

January 7, 2003

         
Contacts:   Guy Elewaut:   + 32 (0)2 412 29 48
    Geoffroy d’Oultremont:   + 32 (0)2 412 83 21
    Amy Shue (U.S. investors):   + 1 (704) 633-8250, ext. 2529
    Ruth Kinzey (U.S. media):   + 1 (704) 633-8250, ext. 2118

DELHAIZE AMERICA AMENDS CREDIT FACILITY

BRUSSELS, Belgium, January 7, 2003 – Delhaize Group (Euronext Brussels: DELB, NYSE: DEG), the Belgian international food retailer, today announced that its U.S. subsidiary Delhaize America has amended its existing revolving credit facility. Delhaize America has no current borrowing on this credit facility. It is in place primarily as backup for possible seasonal liquidity needs.

Delhaize America is a holding company that operates supermarkets along the east coast of the United States under the banners Food Lion, Hannaford and Kash n’ Karry. In January 2000, Delhaize America put in place a five-year revolving credit facility for its seasonal working capital and other liquidity needs. Delhaize America amended this credit facility to provide additional flexibility in the Company’s covenant requirements and to take into account decreased financing needs.

The amended credit facility was reduced from USD 500 million to USD 350 million and will mature on July 31, 2005. The credit facility is secured by certain inventory of the Delhaize America operating companies. The lead-arranger of the amended credit facility was JPMorgan Chase Bank.

DELHAIZE GROUP

Delhaize Group is a Belgian food retailer present in ten countries on three continents. At the end the third quarter of 2002, Delhaize Group’s sales network consisted of 2,495 stores. In 2001, Delhaize Group posted EUR 21.4 billion (USD 19.2 billion) in sales and cash earnings of EUR 339.0 million (USD 303.6 million). Delhaize Group employs approximately 147,000 people. Delhaize Group is listed on Euronext Brussels and the New York Stock Exchange.

This press release is available in English, French and Dutch. You can also find it on the web site http://www.delhaizegroup.com. Questions can be sent to investor@delhaizegroup.com.

 

 

Some of the statements in this press release and other written and oral statements made from time to time by Delhaize Group and its representatives are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about strategic options, future strategies and the anticipated benefits of these strategies. These statements are based on Delhaize Group’s current expectations. Delhaize Group’s actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in such forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated or implied by such forward-looking statements are described in Delhaize Group’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2001 and other periodic filings made by Delhaize Group and Delhaize America with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which risk factors are incorporated herein by reference. Delhaize Group and Delhaize America disclaim any obligation to update developments of these risk factors or to announce publicly any revision to any of the forward-looking statements contained in this release, or to make corrections to reflect future events or developments.

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