8-K 1 a86618e8vk.txt FORM 8-K 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 19, 2002 ---------------------- STATER BROS. HOLDINGS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 001-13222 DELAWARE 33-0350671 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 21700 BARTON ROAD 92324 COLTON, CALIFORNIA (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (909) 783-5000 ---------------------- ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE On December 18, 2002, Stater Bros. Holdings Inc. issued a press release announcing fourth quarter and fiscal 2002 sales and net income. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.4. 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. Stater Bros. Holdings Inc. /s/ Phillip J. Smith -------------------- By: Phillip J. Smith Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Date: December 19, 2002 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- Exhibit 99.4 Text of press release, dated December 18, 2002, entitled "Stater Bros. Holdings Announces Record Sales".