-----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, NGKqwdkG4UyMrviBwEdJRw/qcRqtUWpOAtWFVzWzVVtWHAzrvs4+pphdOagsMWUh a6CR7teccziePAxzUfakeg== 0000081061-03-000029.txt : 20030822 0000081061-03-000029.hdr.sgml : 20030822 20030822115748 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000081061-03-000029 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20030822 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events FILED AS OF DATE: 20030822 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000081061 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-GROCERY STORES [5411] IRS NUMBER: 590324412 STATE OF INCORPORATION: FL FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-00981 FILM NUMBER: 03861737 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: PO BOX 407 CITY: LAKELAND STATE: FL ZIP: 33802 BUSINESS PHONE: 8636881188 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: PO BOX 407 CITY: LAKELAND STATE: FL ZIP: 33802 8-K 1 k8082203.txt FORM 8-K, AUGUST 22, 2003 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 22, 2003 ---------------- PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. ---------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Florida --------------------------------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 0-981 59-0324412 - ----------------------- -------------------------------- (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 3300 Airport Road Lakeland, Florida 33811 - --------------------------------------- --------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (863) 688-1188 --------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) Page 1 of 2 pages Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure - --------------------------------------------------- On August 22, 2003, Publix Super Markets, Inc. issued a press release stating that PublixDirect will close its online grocery shopping service. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference into this report. PublixDirect, LLC, was formed on August 11, 2000 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Publix to develop an online grocery shopping service. In September 2001, the online grocery shopping service began delivering orders to homes in South Florida from its fulfillment center located in Pompano Beach, Florida. The decision to close the online service resulted from a lack of growth in the demand for this service and ongoing losses from operations. Publix could not justify the continued investment in an operation that was not expected to become profitable in the foreseeable future. Publix expects most of the sales generated from this operation to transfer to its traditional supermarkets located in these market areas. As a result of the decision to close PublixDirect effective August 23, 2003, Publix expects to record a pre-tax charge of approximately $30 million during the third quarter of 2003. This represents the impact of asset impairments, operating lease obligations and remaining payroll obligations. The expected impact of the closing on net earnings is approximately $18 million or $.10 per share for the three month period ended September 27, 2003. 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. PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Dated: August 22, 2003 By: /s/ David P. Phillips ------------------------------------------ David P. Phillips, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) Page 2 of 2 pages Exhibit Index - ------------- Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated August 22, 2003, of Publix Super Markets, Inc. EX-99 3 k8082203ex991.txt EX 99.1, PRESS RELEASE DATED AUGUST 22, 2003 Exhibit 99.1 Contact: Lee Brunson Publix Super Markets (863)688-7407, ext. 55339 Publix Super Markets to close PublixDirect LAKELAND, Fla., Aug. 22, 2003 - Publix Super Markets Inc. has decided to close PublixDirect, the online grocery shopping service it began testing in south Florida two years ago. "We regret that our online grocery shopping business did not meet our expectations," said Publix CEO Charlie Jenkins Jr. "Despite many loyal customers and dedicated associates, PublixDirect simply didn't have enough volume to continue this service." Publix's human resources department will help the approximately 440 associates at PublixDirect's Pompano Beach fulfillment center and Alpharetta, Ga., headquarters find employment opportunities within Publix as well as through outplacement services. Associates will receive approximately nine weeks of pay. During most of that time, they'll be given paid leave in which to seek other jobs. As a result of the decision to close PublixDirect, Publix expects to record a pretax charge of approximately $30 million during the third quarter of 2003. The expected impact of the closing on net earnings is approximately $18 million or $0.10 per share for the three-month period ended Sept. 27, 2003. Publix is owned and operated by its 119,500 employees, with 2002 sales of $15.9 billion. Currently Publix has 768 stores in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee. The company has been named one of Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For in America" for six consecutive years. For more information, visit the company's Web site, www.publix.com. ### -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----