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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 26, 2020
Commission File Number: 000-00981
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PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida 59-0324412
(State of incorporation) (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)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes    X          No         
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months.
Yes    X          No         
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer            Accelerated filer           Non-accelerated filer    X    
Smaller reporting company            Emerging growth company           
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.        
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes                 No    X  
The number of shares of the Registrant’s common stock outstanding as of October 15, 2020 was 695,946,000.



PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.    Financial Statements
PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts are in thousands, except par value)
(Unaudited)
September 26, 2020December 28, 2019
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$602,798 763,382 
Short-term investments
650,446 438,105 
Trade receivables
777,504 737,093 
Inventories
2,014,044 1,913,310 
Prepaid expenses
72,901 75,710 
Total current assets
4,117,693 3,927,600 
Long-term investments10,165,781 7,988,280 
Other noncurrent assets437,401 441,938 
Operating lease right-of-use assets3,011,550 2,964,780 
Property, plant and equipment15,988,780 15,222,409 
Accumulated depreciation(6,527,003)(6,037,887)
Net property, plant and equipment
9,461,777 9,184,522 
$27,194,202 24,507,120 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$2,138,485 1,984,761 
Accrued expenses:
Contributions to retirement plans
523,308 581,699 
Self-insurance reserves
155,561 149,082 
Salaries and wages
351,945 148,662 
Other
791,062 461,427 
Current portion of long-term debt
39,614 39,692 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
344,186 335,391 
Federal and state income taxes
47,459 — 
Total current liabilities
4,391,620 3,700,714 
Deferred income taxes717,574 682,484 
Self-insurance reserves234,166 226,727 
Accrued postretirement benefit cost119,385 120,015 
Long-term debt138,879 131,997 
Operating lease liabilities2,628,156 2,603,206 
Other noncurrent liabilities177,993 140,633 
Total liabilities
8,407,773 7,605,776 
Common stock related to Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)3,514,400 3,259,230 
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock of $1 par value. Authorized 1,000,000 shares;
issued 711,636 shares in 2020 and 706,552 shares in 2019
711,636 706,552 
Additional paid-in capital
4,005,969 3,758,066 
Retained earnings
14,607,846 12,317,478 
Treasury stock at cost, 15,529 shares in 2020(787,483)— 
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings
204,084 81,289 
Common stock related to ESOP
(3,514,400)(3,259,230)
Total stockholders’ equity
15,227,652 13,604,155 
Noncontrolling interests44,377 37,959 
Total equity
18,786,429 16,901,344 
$27,194,202 24,507,120 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(Amounts are in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 Three Months Ended
 September 26, 2020September 28, 2019
Revenues:
Sales
$11,052,138 9,343,380 
Other operating income
84,271 74,553 
Total revenues
11,136,409 9,417,933 
Costs and expenses:
Cost of merchandise sold
8,003,016 6,840,075 
Operating and administrative expenses
2,257,070 1,965,828 
Total costs and expenses
10,260,086 8,805,903 
Operating profit876,323 612,030 
Investment income265,295 70,049 
Other nonoperating income, net18,169 20,241 
Earnings before income tax expense1,159,787 702,320 
Income tax expense242,203 128,294 
Net earnings$917,584 574,026 
Weighted average shares outstanding698,843 712,605 
Earnings per share$1.31 0.81 


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS
(Amounts are in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 Three Months Ended
 September 26, 2020September 28, 2019
Net earnings$917,584 574,026 
Other comprehensive earnings:
Unrealized gain on debt securities net of income taxes of $1,860 and $6,776 in 2020 and 2019, respectively.5,456 22,131 
Reclassification adjustment for net realized gain on debt securities net of income taxes of $(1,254) and $(149) in 2020 and 2019, respectively.(3,678)(439)
Adjustment to postretirement benefit obligation net of income taxes of
$277 in 2020.
814 — 
Comprehensive earnings$920,176 595,718 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(Amounts are in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 Nine Months Ended
 September 26, 2020September 28, 2019
Revenues:
Sales
$33,669,740 28,366,021 
Other operating income
242,183 258,938 
Total revenues
33,911,923 28,624,959 
Costs and expenses:
Cost of merchandise sold
24,196,259 20,619,057 
Operating and administrative expenses
6,610,685 5,857,859 
Total costs and expenses
30,806,944 26,476,916 
Operating profit3,104,979 2,148,043 
Investment income608,913 582,378 
Other nonoperating income, net31,923 56,836 
Earnings before income tax expense3,745,815 2,787,257 
Income tax expense793,841 571,203 
Net earnings$2,951,974 2,216,054 
Weighted average shares outstanding702,879 715,053 
Earnings per share$4.20 3.10 


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS
(Amounts are in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 Nine Months Ended
 September 26, 2020September 28, 2019
Net earnings$2,951,974 2,216,054 
Other comprehensive earnings:
Unrealized gain on debt securities net of income taxes of $43,620 and $46,885 in 2020 and 2019, respectively.127,951 139,782 
Reclassification adjustment for net realized gain on debt securities net of income taxes of $(2,591) and $(36) in 2020 and 2019, respectively.(7,599)(109)
Adjustment to postretirement benefit obligation net of income taxes of
$833 in 2020.		2,443 — 
Comprehensive earnings$3,074,769 2,355,727 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts are in thousands)
(Unaudited)

 Nine Months Ended
 September 26, 2020September 28, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Cash received from customers
$33,730,192 28,478,388 
Cash paid to employees and suppliers
(28,969,545)(25,061,839)
Income taxes paid
(613,861)(361,130)
Self-insured claims paid
(272,717)(288,782)
Dividends and interest received
181,287 159,812 
Other operating cash receipts
238,978 255,608 
Other operating cash payments
(14,414)(15,069)
Net cash provided by operating activities
4,279,920 3,166,988 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payment for capital expenditures
(894,319)(885,386)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
3,862 7,561 
Payment for investments
(4,239,533)(2,214,737)
Proceeds from sale and maturity of investments
2,238,071 1,813,477 
Net cash used in investing activities
(2,891,919)(1,279,085)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment for acquisition of common stock
(1,091,145)(814,306)
Proceeds from sale of common stock
194,894 233,395 
Dividends paid
(661,606)(615,549)
Repayment of long-term debt
(8,600)(7,427)
Other, net
17,872 10,730 
Net cash used in financing activities
(1,548,585)(1,193,157)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(160,584)694,746 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period763,382 599,264 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$602,798 1,294,010 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.     (Continued)
4

PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts are in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 Nine Months Ended
 September 26, 2020September 28, 2019
Reconciliation of net earnings to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Net earnings$2,951,974 2,216,054 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
545,180 534,747 
Increase in last-in, first out (LIFO) reserve
32,449 30,788 
Retirement contributions paid or payable
in common stock
308,387 295,407 
Deferred income taxes
(6,772)120,713 
Loss on disposal and impairment of long-lived assets
90,686 5,775 
Gain on investments(460,674)(446,852)
Net amortization of investments
36,077 33,102 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
providing (requiring) cash:
Trade receivables
(40,411)(18,633)
Inventories
(133,183)57,259 
Other assets
100,693 47,293 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
773,652 264,323 
Federal and state income taxes
73,103 27,863 
Other liabilities
8,759 (851)
Total adjustments1,327,946 950,934 
Net cash provided by operating activities$4,279,920 3,166,988 


See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
5

PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Amounts are in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Common
Stock (Acquired
from) Sold to
Stock-
holders
Accumu-
lated Other Compre-
hensive
Earnings
(Losses)
Common
Stock
Related to
ESOP
Total
Stock-
holders’
Equity
2020
Balances at December 28, 2019$706,552 3,758,066 12,317,478 — 81,289 (3,259,230)13,604,155 
Comprehensive earnings— — 667,335 — (138,494)— 528,841 
Dividends, $0.30 per share— — (211,847)— — — (211,847)
Contribution of 7,398 shares to
retirement plan
4,977 242,724 — 114,054 — — 361,755 
Acquisition of 9,142 shares from
stockholders
— — — (442,509)— — (442,509)
Sale of 2,239 shares to stockholders107 5,179 — 104,062 — — 109,348 
Change for ESOP related shares— — — — — (444,014)(444,014)
Balances at March 28, 2020711,636 4,005,969 12,772,966 (224,393)(57,205)(3,703,244)13,505,729 
Comprehensive earnings— — 1,367,055 — 258,697 — 1,625,752 
Dividends, $0.32 per share— — (225,495)— — — (225,495)
Acquisition of 6,714 shares from
stockholders
— — — (332,605)— — (332,605)
Sale of 492 shares to stockholders— — — 24,476 — — 24,476 
Change for ESOP related shares— — — — — 136,540 136,540 
Balances at June 27, 2020711,636 4,005,969 13,914,526 (532,522)201,492 (3,566,704)14,734,397 
Comprehensive earnings— — 917,584 — 2,592 — 920,176 
Dividends, $0.32 per share— — (224,264)— — — (224,264)
Acquisition of 5,859 shares from
stockholders
— — — (316,031)— — (316,031)
Sale of 1,141 shares to stockholders— — — 61,070 — — 61,070 
Change for ESOP related shares— — — — — 52,304 52,304 
Balances at September 26, 2020$711,636 4,005,969 14,607,846 (787,483)204,084 (3,514,400)15,227,652 


See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
6

PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Amounts are in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Common
Stock (Acquired
from) Sold to
Stock-
holders
Accumu-
lated Other Compre-
hensive
Earnings
(Losses)
Common
Stock
Related to
ESOP
Total
Stock-
holders’
Equity
2019
Balances at December 29, 2018$715,445 3,458,004 10,840,654 — (55,762)(3,134,999)11,823,342 
Comprehensive earnings— — 980,971 — 59,814 — 1,040,785 
Dividends, $0.26 per share— — (185,835)— — — (185,835)
Contribution of 8,587 shares to
retirement plans
5,605 235,017 — 127,329 — — 367,951 
Acquisition of 7,802 shares from
stockholders
— — — (333,857)— — (333,857)
Sale of 2,641 shares to stockholders621 26,019 — 86,556 — — 113,196 
Change for ESOP related shares— — — — — (375,184)(375,184)
Balances at March 30, 2019721,671 3,719,040 11,635,790 (119,972)4,052 (3,510,183)12,450,398 
Comprehensive earnings— — 661,057 — 58,167 — 719,224 
Dividends, $0.30 per share— — (215,552)— — — (215,552)
Acquisition of 5,790 shares from
stockholders
— — — (256,851)— — (256,851)
Sale of 904 shares to stockholders— 6 — 40,276 — — 40,282 
Change for ESOP related shares— — — — — 159,560 159,560 
Balances at June 29, 2019721,671 3,719,046 12,081,295 (336,547)62,219 (3,350,623)12,897,061 
Comprehensive earnings— — 574,026 — 21,692 — 595,718 
Dividends, $0.30 per share— — (214,162)— — — (214,162)
Acquisition of 5,061 shares from
stockholders
— — — (223,598)— — (223,598)
Sale of 1,811 shares to stockholders455 19,613 — 59,849 — — 79,917 
Change for ESOP related shares— — — — — 65,922 65,922 
Balances at September 28, 2019$722,126 3,738,659 12,441,159 (500,296)83,911 (3,284,701)13,200,858 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


(1)Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Publix Super Markets, Inc. and subsidiaries (Company) have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for interim financial reporting. Accordingly, the accompanying statements do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, these statements include all adjustments that are of a normal and recurring nature necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position and results of operations. Due to the seasonal nature of the Company’s business and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 26, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire 2020 fiscal year. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2019.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
(2)Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The fair value of certain of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and accounts payable, approximates their respective carrying amounts due to their short-term maturity.
The fair value of investments is based on market prices using the following measurement categories:
Level 1 – Fair value is determined by using quoted prices in active markets for identical investments. Investments included in this category are equity securities (exchange traded funds and individual equity securities).
Level 2 – Fair value is determined by using other than quoted prices. By using observable inputs (for example, benchmark yields, interest rates, reported trades and broker dealer quotes), the fair value is determined through processes such as benchmark curves, benchmarking of like securities and matrix pricing of corporate, state and municipal bonds by using pricing of similar bonds based on coupons, ratings and maturities. Investments included in this category are primarily debt securities (tax exempt and taxable bonds), including restricted investments in taxable bonds held as collateral.
Level 3 – Fair value is determined by using other than observable inputs. Fair value is determined by using the best information available in the circumstances and requires significant management judgment or estimation. No investments are currently included in this category.
Following is a summary of fair value measurements for investments as of September 26, 2020 and December 28, 2019:
Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
(Amounts are in thousands)
September 26, 2020$10,816,227 1,780,018 9,036,209 — 
December 28, 20198,426,385 2,028,547 6,397,838 — 

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PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


(3)Investments
(a)Debt Securities
In 2020, the Company adopted the Accounting Standards Update (ASU) requiring companies to recognize credit losses on debt securities in earnings as an allowance that is reevaluated each reporting period. The Company adopted the ASU on a prospective basis as of December 29, 2019. Prior to the adoption of the ASU, credit losses in which the Company did not expect to recover the cost of the debt security were recognized in earnings as an other-than-temporary impairment. The adoption of the ASU did not have an effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Debt securities are classified as available-for-sale and measured at fair value. The Company evaluates debt securities on an individual security basis to determine if an unrealized loss is due to a credit loss or other factors, including interest rate fluctuations. The collectability of debt securities is evaluated based on criteria that include the extent to which the cost (cost of the debt security adjusted for amortization of premium or accretion of discount) exceeds fair value, the credit rating of the issuer or security, the failure of the issuer to make scheduled principal or interest payments and the financial health and prospects of the issuer or security.
Credit losses on debt securities the Company does not intend to sell and will not be required to sell prior to any anticipated recovery are recognized in earnings through an allowance. The allowance is measured as the difference between the present value of expected cash flows and the cost of the debt security, limited to the difference between the cost and the fair value of the debt security. Expected cash flows are discounted using the debt security’s effective interest rate. Subsequent changes to the allowance are recognized in earnings in the period of the change. Credit losses on debt securities the Company intends to sell or will be required to sell prior to any anticipated recovery are recognized in earnings and measured as the difference between the cost and the fair value of the debt security.
Other unrealized losses on debt securities the Company does not intend to sell and will not be required to sell prior to any anticipated recovery are reported in other comprehensive earnings net of income taxes and included as a component of stockholders’ equity. Other unrealized losses on debt securities the Company intends to sell or will be required to sell prior to any anticipated recovery are recognized in earnings and measured as the difference between the cost and the fair value of the debt security.
Following is a summary of debt securities as of September 26, 2020 and December 28, 2019:
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
 (Amounts are in thousands)
September 26, 2020
Tax exempt bonds
$596,669 9,110 136 605,643 
Taxable bonds
7,478,037 276,735 7,898 7,746,874 
Restricted investments
167,603 15,659 — 183,262 
$8,242,309 301,504 8,034 8,535,779 
December 28, 2019
Tax exempt bonds
$767,931 3,429 130 771,230 
Taxable bonds
5,002,036 120,132 1,443 5,120,725 
Restricted investments
169,983 10,101 — 180,084 
$5,939,950 133,662 1,573 6,072,039 
The Company maintains restricted investments primarily for the benefit of the Company’s insurance carrier related to self-insurance reserves. These investments are held as collateral and not used for claim payments.

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PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


The cost and fair value of debt securities by expected maturity as of September 26, 2020 and December 28, 2019 are as follows:
 September 26, 2020December 28, 2019
 Cost
Fair
Value
Cost
Fair
Value
 (Amounts are in thousands)
Due in one year or less$645,524 650,446 437,236 438,105 
Due after one year through five years5,089,321 5,277,428 3,836,333 3,900,904 
Due after five years through ten years2,503,518 2,603,665 1,661,143 1,727,594 
Due after ten years3,946 4,240 5,238 5,436 
$8,242,309 8,535,779 5,939,950 6,072,039 
The Company had no debt securities with credit losses as of September 26, 2020.
Following is a summary of debt securities with other unrealized losses by the time period impaired as of September 26, 2020 and December 28, 2019:
 
Less Than
12 Months
12 Months
or Longer
Total
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
 (Amounts are in thousands)
September 26, 2020
Tax exempt bonds
$29,415 136 — — 29,415 136 
Taxable bonds
1,420,268 7,898 — — 1,420,268 7,898 
$1,449,683 8,034 — — 1,449,683 8,034 
December 28, 2019
Tax exempt bonds
$48,462 11 99,976 119 148,438 130 
Taxable bonds
573,315 888 197,641 555 770,956 1,443 
$621,777 899 297,617 674 919,394 1,573 
There are 73 debt securities contributing to the total unrealized losses of $8,034,000 as of September 26, 2020. Unrealized losses related to debt securities are primarily due to increases in interest rates that occurred since the debt securities were purchased. The Company continues to receive scheduled principal and interest payments on these debt securities.
(b)Equity Securities
Equity securities are measured at fair value with net unrealized gains and losses from changes in the fair value recognized in earnings (fair value adjustment). The fair value of equity securities was $2,280,448,000 and $2,354,346,000 as of September 26, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.


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PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


(c)Investment Income
Net realized gain on investments represents the difference between the cost and the proceeds from the sale of debt and equity securities. The net realized gain on investments excludes the net gain or loss on the sale of equity securities previously recognized through the fair value adjustment, which is presented separately in the following table.
Following is a summary of investment income for the three and nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019:
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 26, 2020September 28, 2019September 26, 2020September 28, 2019
 (Amounts are in thousands)
Interest and dividend income$47,061 46,796 148,239 135,526 
Net realized gain on investments109,132 33,798 217,596 104,242 
156,193 80,594 365,835 239,768 
Fair value adjustment, due to net unrealized gain (loss), on equity securities held at end of period130,637 (26,936)340,618 292,381 
Net (gain) loss on sale of equity securities previously recognized through fair value adjustment(21,535)16,391 (97,540)50,229 
$265,295 70,049 608,913 582,378 

(4)Consolidation of Joint Ventures and Long-Term Debt
From time to time, the Company enters into a joint venture (JV), in the legal form of a limited liability company, with certain real estate developers to partner in the development of a shopping center with the Company as the anchor tenant. The Company consolidates certain of these JVs in which it has a controlling financial interest. As of September 26, 2020, the carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities of the consolidated JVs were $206,752,000 and $84,484,000, respectively. As of December 28, 2019, the carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities of the consolidated JVs were $154,659,000 and $78,472,000, respectively. The assets are owned by and the liabilities are obligations of the JVs, not the Company, except for a portion of the long-term debt of certain JVs guaranteed by the Company. The JVs are financed with capital contributions from the members, loans and/or the cash flows generated by the JV owned shopping centers once in operation. Total earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests for 2020 and 2019 were immaterial. The Company’s involvement with these JVs does not have a significant effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
The Company’s long-term debt results primarily from the consolidation of loans of certain JVs and loans assumed in connection with the acquisition of certain shopping centers with the Company as the anchor tenant. No loans were assumed during the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019. Maturities of JV loans range from January 2021 through April 2027 and have variable interest rates based on a LIBOR index plus 175 to 250 basis points. Maturities of assumed shopping center loans range from December 2020 through January 2027 and have fixed interest rates ranging from 3.7% to 7.5%.

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PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


(5)Retirement Plan
The Company has a trusteed, noncontributory Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for the benefit of eligible employees. Since the Company’s common stock is not traded on an established securities market, the ESOP includes a put option for shares of the Company’s common stock distributed from the ESOP. Shares are distributed from the ESOP primarily to separated vested participants and certain eligible participants who elect to diversify their account balances. Under the Company’s administration of the ESOP’s put option, if the owners of distributed shares desire to sell their shares, the Company is required to purchase the shares at fair value for a specified time period after distribution of the shares from the ESOP. The fair value of distributed shares subject to the put option totaled $405,225,000 and $287,328,000 as of September 26, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively. The cost of the shares held by the ESOP totaled $3,109,175,000 and $2,971,902,000 as of September 26, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively. Due to the Company’s obligation under the put option, the distributed shares subject to the put option and the shares held by the ESOP are classified as temporary equity in the mezzanine section of the condensed consolidated balance sheets and totaled $3,514,400,000 and $3,259,230,000 as of September 26, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively. The fair value of the shares held by the ESOP totaled $9,542,277,000 and $8,585,189,000 as of September 26, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.
(6)Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Losses)
A reconciliation of the changes in accumulated other comprehensive earnings (losses) net of income taxes for the three months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 is as follows:
Investments
Postretirement Benefit
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Losses)
(Amounts are in thousands)
2020
Balances at June 27, 2020$217,080 (15,588)201,492 
Unrealized gain on debt securities5,456 — 5,456 
Net realized gain on debt securities reclassified to investment income(3,678)— (3,678)
Adjustment to postretirement benefit obligation
— 814 814 
Net other comprehensive earnings1,778 814 2,592 
Balances at September 26, 2020$218,858 (14,774)204,084 
2019
Balances at June 29, 2019$68,948 (6,729)62,219 
Unrealized gain on debt securities
22,131 — 22,131 
Net realized gain on debt securities reclassified to investment income
(439)— (439)
Net other comprehensive earnings
21,692 — 21,692 
Balances at September 28, 2019$90,640 (6,729)83,911 

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PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


A reconciliation of the changes in accumulated other comprehensive earnings (losses) net of income taxes for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 is as follows:
Investments
Postretirement Benefits
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Losses)
(Amounts are in thousands)
2020
Balances at December 28, 2019$98,506 (17,217)81,289 
Unrealized gain on debt securities127,951 — 127,951 
Net realized gain on debt securities reclassified to investment income(7,599)— (7,599)
Adjustment to postretirement benefit obligation
— 2,443 2,443 
Net other comprehensive earnings120,352 2,443 122,795 
Balances at September 26, 2020$218,858 (14,774)204,084 
2019
Balances at December 29, 2018$(49,033)(6,729)(55,762)
Unrealized gain on debt securities
139,782 — 139,782 
Net realized gain on debt securities reclassified to investment income
(109)— (109)
Net other comprehensive earnings
139,673 — 139,673 
Balances at September 28, 2019$90,640 (6,729)83,911 

(7)Subsequent Event
On October 1, 2020, the Company declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock of $0.32 per share or $222,700,000, payable November 2, 2020 to stockholders of record as of the close of business October 15, 2020.

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Item 2.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Overview
The Company is engaged in the retail food industry and as of September 26, 2020 operated 1,251 supermarkets in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, North Carolina and Virginia. For the nine months ended September 26, 2020, 21 supermarkets were opened (including five replacement supermarkets) and 104 supermarkets were remodeled. Nine supermarkets were closed during the period. The replacement supermarkets that opened during the nine months ended September 26, 2020 replaced one supermarket closed during the same period and four supermarkets closed during a previous period. Three of the supermarkets closed in 2020 will be replaced on site in a subsequent period and five supermarkets will not be replaced. In the normal course of operations, the Company replaces supermarkets and closes supermarkets that are not meeting performance expectations. The impact of future supermarket closings is not expected to be material.
Coronavirus Pandemic Impact
On March 13, 2020, the coronavirus pandemic was declared a national emergency. The coronavirus pandemic resulted in national, state and local authorities mandating or recommending isolation measures for large portions of the population, including mandatory business restrictions and closures. These measures, which were necessary to slow the spread of the virus and protect lives, resulted in significant job losses and are expected to have serious adverse impacts on domestic and foreign economies for an unknown length of time. The effect of economic stabilization efforts, including government payments to affected citizens and industries, is uncertain.
The Company has been classified as an essential business in all locations in which it operates and has remained open to serve the needs of its customers. It is a priority of the Company to continue to serve its customers in a way that protects the health and safety of its employees and customers. The Company estimates that its sales for the three and nine months ended September 26, 2020 increased approximately $1.25 billion and $3.75 billion, respectively, due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The Company incurred additional payroll related, transportation and other costs to meet the significant sales demand and protect the health and safety of its employees and customers. The profit on the incremental sales resulting from increased customer purchases of food and cleaning supplies more than offset the additional costs incurred. The future impact of the coronavirus pandemic is uncertain and difficult to predict.
Results of Operations
Sales
Sales for the three months ended September 26, 2020 were $11.1 billion as compared with $9.3 billion for the three months ended September 28, 2019, an increase of $1,708.8 million or 18.3%. The increase in sales for the three months ended September 26, 2020 as compared with the three months ended September 28, 2019 was primarily due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The Company estimates that its sales for the three months ended September 26, 2020 increased approximately $1.25 billion or 13.4% due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Comparable store sales (supermarkets open for the same weeks in both periods, including replacement supermarkets) for the three months ended September 26, 2020 increased 16.5% primarily due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Sales for supermarkets that are replaced on site are classified as new supermarket sales since the replacement period for the supermarket is generally 9 to 12 months.
Sales for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 were $33.7 billion as compared with $28.4 billion for the nine months ended September 28, 2019, an increase of $5,303.7 million or 18.7%. The increase in sales for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 as compared with the nine months ended September 28, 2019 was primarily due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The Company estimates that its sales for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 increased approximately $3.75 billion or 13.2% due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Comparable store sales for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 increased 16.9% primarily due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Gross profit
Gross profit (sales less cost of merchandise sold) as a percentage of sales was 27.6% and 26.8% for the three months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively. Gross profit as a percentage of sales was 28.1% and 27.3% for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively. The increase in gross profit as a percentage of sales for the three and nine months ended September 26, 2020 as compared with the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019 was primarily due to reduced shrink and volume driven efficiencies related to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Operating and administrative expenses
Operating and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales were 20.4% and 21.0% for the three months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively. Operating and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales were 19.6% and 20.7% for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively. The decrease in operating and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales for the three and nine months ended September 26, 2020 as compared with the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019 was primarily due to volume driven efficiencies related to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Operating profit
Operating profit as a percentage of sales was 7.9% and 6.6% for the three months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively. Operating profit as a percentage of sales was 9.2% and 7.6% for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively. The increase in operating profit as a percentage of sales for the three and nine months ended September 26, 2020 as compared with the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019 was primarily due to the increase in gross profit as a percentage of sales and the decrease in operating and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales.
Investment income
Investment income was $265.3 million and $70.0 million for the three months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively. Excluding the impact of net unrealized gains on equity securities in 2020 and net unrealized losses on equity securities in 2019, investment income would have been $156.2 million and $80.6 million for the three months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively. Excluding the impact of net unrealized gains and losses on equity securities, the increase in investment income for the three months ended September 26, 2020 as compared with the three months ended September 28, 2019 was primarily due to an increase in net realized gains on investment securities.
Investment income was $608.9 million and $582.4 million for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively. Excluding the impact of net unrealized gains on equity securities in 2020 and 2019, investment income would have been $365.8 million and $239.8 million for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively. Excluding the impact of net unrealized gains on equity securities, the increase in investment income for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 as compared with the nine months ended September 28, 2019 was primarily due to an increase in net realized gains on investment securities.
Income tax expense
The effective income tax rate was 20.9% and 18.3% for the three months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively. The effective income tax rate was 21.2% and 20.5% for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively. The increase in the effective income tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 26, 2020 as compared with the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019 was primarily due to the decreased impact of permanent deductions and credits due to the increase in earnings before income tax expense.
Net earnings
Net earnings were $917.6 million or $1.31 per share and $574.0 million or $0.81 per share for the three months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively. Net earnings as a percentage of sales were 8.3% and 6.1% for the three months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively. Excluding the impact of net unrealized gains on equity securities in 2020 and net unrealized losses on equity securities in 2019, net earnings would have been $836.2 million or $1.20 per share and 7.6% as a percentage of sales for the three months ended September 26, 2020 and $580.3 million or $0.81 per share and 6.2% as a percentage of sales for the three months ended September 28, 2019. Excluding the impact of net unrealized gains and losses on equity securities, the increase in net earnings as a percentage of sales for the three months ended September 26, 2020 as compared with the three months ended September 28, 2019 was primarily due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Net earnings were $2,952.0 million or $4.20 per share and $2,216.1 million or $3.10 per share for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively. Net earnings as a percentage of sales were 8.8% and 7.8% for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively. Excluding the impact of net unrealized gains on equity securities in 2020 and 2019, net earnings would have been $2,770.7 million or $3.94 per share and 8.2% as a percentage of sales for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and $1,959.0 million or $2.74 per share and 6.9% as a percentage of sales for the nine months ended September 28, 2019. Excluding the impact of net unrealized gains on equity securities, the increase in net earnings as a percentage of sales for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 as compared with the nine months ended September 28, 2019 was primarily due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to reporting financial results for the three and nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 in accordance with GAAP, the Company presents net earnings and earnings per share excluding the impact of equity securities being measured at fair value with net unrealized gains and losses from changes in the fair value recognized in earnings (fair value adjustment). These measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to, GAAP. The Company excludes the impact of the fair value adjustment since it is primarily due to temporary equity market fluctuations that do not reflect the Company’s operations. The Company believes this information is useful in providing period-to-period comparisons of the results of operations. Following is a reconciliation of net earnings to net earnings excluding the impact of the fair value adjustment for the three and nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 26, 2020September 28, 2019September 26, 2020September 28, 2019
(amounts are in millions, except per share amounts)
Net earnings$917.6 574.0 2,952.0 2,216.1 
Fair value adjustment, due to net unrealized (gain) loss, on equity securities held at end of period(130.6)26.9 (340.6)(292.4)
Net gain (loss) on sale of equity securities previously recognized through fair value adjustment21.5 (16.4)97.5 (50.2)
Income tax expense (benefit) (1)
27.7 (4.2)61.8 85.5 
Net earnings excluding impact of fair value adjustment
$836.2 580.3 2,770.7 1,959.0 
Weighted average shares outstanding
698.8 712.6 702.9 715.1 
Earnings per share excluding impact of fair value adjustment
$1.20 0.81 3.94 2.74 
(1)Income tax expense (benefit) is based on the Company’s combined federal and state statutory income tax rates.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and long-term investments totaled $11,419.0 million as of September 26, 2020, as compared with $9,189.8 million as of December 28, 2019 and $8,892.7 million as of September 28, 2019. The increase from the third quarter of 2019 to the third quarter of 2020 was primarily due to increased sales from the coronavirus pandemic.
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities was $4,279.9 million and $3,167.0 million for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 as compared with the nine months ended September 28, 2019 was primarily due to increased sales from the coronavirus pandemic, the normal lag in payments for merchandise related to the increased sales and the deferral of 2020 payroll tax payments under a coronavirus tax relief provision.
Net cash used in investing activities
Net cash used in investing activities was $2,891.9 million and $1,279.1 million for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively. The primary use of net cash in investing activities for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 was funding capital expenditures and net increases in investment securities. Capital expenditures for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 totaled $894.3 million. These expenditures were incurred in connection with the opening of 21 supermarkets (including five replacement supermarkets) and the remodeling of 104 supermarkets. Expenditures were also incurred for new supermarkets and remodels in progress and new or enhanced information technology hardware and software. For the nine months ended September 26, 2020, the payment for investments, net of the proceeds from the sale and maturity of investments, was $2,001.5 million.
Net cash used in financing activities
Net cash used in financing activities was $1,548.6 million and $1,193.2 million for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively. The primary use of net cash in financing activities was funding net common stock repurchases and dividend payments. Net common stock repurchases totaled $896.3 million and $580.9 million for the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively. The Company currently repurchases common stock at the stockholders’ request in accordance with the terms of the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Non-Employee Directors Stock Purchase Plan (Directors Plan), 401(k) Plan and ESOP. The amount of common stock offered to the Company for repurchase is not within the control of the Company, but is at the discretion of the stockholders. The Company expects to continue to repurchase its common stock, as offered by its stockholders from time to time, at its then current value. However, with the exception of certain shares distributed from the ESOP, such purchases are not required and the Company retains the right to discontinue them at any time.
Dividends
The Company paid quarterly dividends on its common stock totaling $661.6 million or $0.94 per share and $615.5 million or $0.86 per share during the nine months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively.
Capital expenditures projection
Capital expenditures for the remainder of 2020 are expected to be approximately $400 million, primarily related to new supermarkets, remodeling existing supermarkets, new or enhanced information technology hardware and software and the acquisition or development of shopping centers in which the Company operates. The shopping center acquisitions are financed with internally generated funds and assumed debt, if prepayment penalties for the debt are determined to be significant. This capital program is subject to continuing change and review.
Cash requirements
In 2020, cash requirements for operations, capital expenditures, common stock repurchases and dividend payments are expected to be financed by internally generated funds or liquid assets. Based on the Company’s financial position, it is expected that short-term and long-term borrowings would be available to support the Company’s liquidity requirements, if needed.

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Forward-Looking Statements
From time to time, certain information provided by the Company, including written or oral statements made by its representatives, may contain forward-looking information as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act). Forward-looking information includes statements about the future performance of the Company and is based on management’s assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to them, including as it relates to the coronavirus pandemic. When used, the words “plan,” “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “expect,” “believe,” “will” and other similar expressions, as they relate to the Company, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those statements including, but not limited to, the following: competitive practices and pricing in the food and drug industries generally and particularly in the Company’s principal markets; results of programs to increase sales, including private label sales; results of programs to control or reduce costs; changes in buying, pricing and promotional practices; changes in shrink management; changes in the general economy, including the economic downturn associated with the coronavirus pandemic; changes in consumer spending; changes in population, employment and job growth in the Company’s principal markets; impacts of a public health crisis or other significant catastrophic event, such as the coronavirus pandemic; and other factors affecting the Company’s business within or beyond the Company’s control. These factors include changes in the rate of inflation, changes in federal, state and local laws and regulations, adverse determinations with respect to litigation or other claims, ability to recruit and retain employees, increases in operating costs including, but not limited to, labor costs, credit card fees and utility costs, particularly electric rates, ability to construct new supermarkets or complete remodels as rapidly as planned and stability of product costs. Other factors and assumptions not identified above could also cause the actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Except as may be required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements.
Item 3.        Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The Company does not utilize financial instruments for trading or other speculative purposes, nor does it utilize leveraged financial instruments. There have been no material changes in the market risk factors from those disclosed in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2019.
Item 4.    Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Based upon this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer each concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information has been accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, in a manner that allows timely decisions regarding required disclosure. There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation that occurred during the quarter ended September 26, 2020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.    Legal Proceedings
As reported in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2019, the Company is subject from time to time to various lawsuits, claims and charges arising in the normal course of business. The Company believes its recorded reserves are adequate in light of the probable and estimable liabilities. The estimated amount of reasonably possible losses for lawsuits, claims and charges, individually and in the aggregate, is considered to be immaterial. In the opinion of management, the ultimate resolution of these legal proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Item 1A.    Risk Factors
The Company has identified an additional risk factor to supplement the risk factors disclosed in the Company’s  Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2019.
Unfavorable impacts of the coronavirus pandemic or any future public health crisis on operations, customers, employees, suppliers and tenants could adversely affect the Company.
On March 13, 2020, the coronavirus pandemic was declared a national emergency. The coronavirus pandemic resulted in national, state and local authorities mandating or recommending isolation measures for large portions of the population, including mandatory business restrictions and closures. These measures, which were necessary to slow the spread of the virus and protect lives, resulted in significant job losses and are expected to have serious adverse impacts on domestic and foreign economies for an unknown length of time. The effect of economic stabilization efforts, including government payments to affected citizens and industries, is uncertain.
The Company’s operations may be adversely impacted by the fear of exposure to or actual effects of the coronavirus. These impacts may include:
•operating cost increases due to changes in customer demand, changes in supermarket processes or increased government regulation;
•delays in the timing of remodels and opening new supermarkets;
•reduced workforce due to illness, quarantine or government mandates impacting the Company’s supermarket, distribution, manufacturing and support operations;
•temporary supermarket closings or reduced hours of operation due to reduced workforce, enhanced cleaning processes, increased stocking or government mandates;
•supply chain risks from goods produced in areas of significant coronavirus outbreak or disruption from suppliers due to financial or operational difficulties;
•reduction in travel, tourism or consumer spending due to government recommendations or mandates, fear of exposure to the coronavirus or adverse economic conditions;
•changes in customer demand from discretionary or higher priced products to lower priced products; or
•uncertainty as to future operations of tenants in Company owned shopping centers due to adverse economic conditions.
The future impact of the coronavirus pandemic is uncertain and difficult to predict and could adversely affect the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

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Item 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Shares of common stock repurchased by the Company during the three months ended September 26, 2020 were as follows (amounts are in thousands, except per share amounts):
 
Period
Total Number of Shares Purchased
Average Price Paid per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (1)
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1)
June 28, 2020
through
August 1, 2020
561 $50.10 N/AN/A
August 2, 2020
through
August 29, 2020
3,813 54.35 N/AN/A
August 30, 2020
through
September 26, 2020
1,485 54.35 N/AN/A
 
Total
5,859 $53.94 N/AN/A
(1)Common stock is made available for sale by the Company only to its current employees and members of its Board of Directors through the ESPP and Directors Plan and to participants of the 401(k) Plan. In addition, common stock is provided to employees through the ESOP. The Company currently repurchases common stock subject to certain terms and conditions. The ESPP, Directors Plan, 401(k) Plan and ESOP each contain provisions prohibiting any transfer for value without the owner first offering the common stock to the Company.
The Company’s common stock is not traded on an established securities market. The amount of common stock offered to the Company for repurchase is not within the control of the Company, but is at the discretion of the stockholders. The Company does not believe that these repurchases of its common stock are within the scope of a publicly announced plan or program (although the terms of the plans discussed above have been communicated to the participants). Thus, the Company does not believe that it has made any repurchases during the three months ended September 26, 2020 required to be disclosed in the last two columns of the table.
Item 3.    Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not Applicable
Item 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures
Not Applicable
Item 5.    Other Information
Not Applicable


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Item 6.    Exhibits
31.1    Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2    Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1    Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2    Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101    The following financial information from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 26, 2020 is formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language: (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity and (vi) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.




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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 thereunto duly authorized.
 PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
Date:November 2, 2020 /s/  Merriann M. Metz
 Merriann M. Metz, Secretary
Date:November 2, 2020 /s/  David P. Phillips
David P. Phillips, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)


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