0000081061-15-000034.txt : 20151102 0000081061-15-000034.hdr.sgml : 20151102 20151102142631 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000081061-15-000034 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20151102 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20151102 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20151102 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: 151190223 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3300 PUBLIX CORPORATE PARKWAY CITY: LAKELAND STATE: FL ZIP: 33811 BUSINESS PHONE: 863-688-1188 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3300 PUBLIX CORPORATE PARKWAY CITY: LAKELAND STATE: FL ZIP: 33811 8-K 1 a8-k3qearningsnovember22015.htm 8-K 8-K

 
 
 


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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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 2, 2015
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PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Florida
 
0-00981
 
59-0324412
(State of incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
 
 
3300 Publix Corporate Parkway
 
 
 
 
Lakeland, Florida
 
 
 
33811
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
 
 
(Zip Code)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(863) 688-1188
 
 
 
 
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
 
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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:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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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 November 2, 2015, Publix Super Markets, Inc. issued a press release to report its third quarter results for 2015 and stock price effective November 1, 2015. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The foregoing information, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished under Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Item 9.01.     Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d).     Exhibits

99.1.     Press Release dated November 2, 2015



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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: November 2, 2015
By:
/s/ David P. Phillips
 
 
David P. Phillips, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
 
 
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


        
































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Exhibit Index


Exhibit 99.1. Press Release dated November 2, 2015






















































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 EX-99.1 2 exhibit9913q2015earningsre.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit


Exhibit 99.1
Contact: Maria Brous
(863) 680-5339

Publix Reports Third Quarter 2015 Results and Stock Price

LAKELAND, Fla., Nov. 2, 2015 - Publix’s sales for the third quarter of 2015 were $7.8 billion, a 6.3 percent increase from last year’s $7.4 billion. Comparable-store sales for the third quarter of 2015 increased 4.2 percent.

Net earnings for the third quarter of 2015 were $412.3 million, compared to $384.2 million in 2014, an increase of 7.3 percent. Earnings per share for the third quarter increased to $0.53 for 2015, up from $0.49 per share in 2014.

Publix’s sales for the first nine months of 2015 were $24.1 billion, a 6.4 percent increase from last year’s $22.7 billion. Comparable-store sales for the first nine months of 2015 increased 4.5 percent.

Net earnings for the first nine months of 2015 were $1.4 billion, compared to $1.3 billion in 2014, an increase of 12.6 percent. Earnings per share increased to $1.86 for the first nine months of 2015, up from $1.64 per share in 2014.
    
These amounts are based on unaudited reports that will be filed today with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and made available on the company’s website at www.publix.com/stock.
    
Effective Nov. 1, 2015, Publix’s stock price decreased from $42.00 per share to $41.80 per share. Publix stock is not publicly traded and is made available for sale only to current Publix associates and members of its board of directors.
    
“I’m proud of our associates for delivering strong results,” said Publix CEO Ed Crenshaw. “Unfortunately, the challenges in the stock market continue to impact our stock price.”
    
Publix is privately owned and operated by its 178,000 employees, with 2014 sales of $30.6 billion. Currently Publix has 1,106 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina and North Carolina. The company has been named one of FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For in America” for 18 consecutive years. In addition, Publix’s dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized among the top in the grocery business. For more information, visit the company’s website, corporate.publix.com. ###