-----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, VlX3MbuEpTiAK/TETWTWXWy/LWi8E9Rsrz4SyADzq3D2uZyn3jdkx6al5MPmBxb6 KftvwP0k4dXvOh9NzuwbMA== 0000950134-02-003906.txt : 20020417 0000950134-02-003906.hdr.sgml : 20020417 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950134-02-003906 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20020412 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events FILED AS OF DATE: 20020417 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DEAN FOODS CO/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000931336 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ICE CREAM & FROZEN DESSERTS [2024] IRS NUMBER: 752559681 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-12755 FILM NUMBER: 02613477 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2515 MCKINNEY AVENUE LB 30 STREET 2: SUITE 1200 CITY: DALLAS STATE: TX ZIP: 75201 BUSINESS PHONE: 2143033400 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3811 TURTLE CREEK BLVD STREET 2: SUITE 1300 CITY: DALLAS STATE: TX ZIP: 75219 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: SUIZA FOODS CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19941013 8-K 1 d96129e8-k.txt FORM 8-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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): April 17, 2002 (April 12, 2002) Dean Foods Company ------------------------------------------------------ (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER) Delaware 1-12755 75-2559681 - ------------------------------- ------------------------ --------------------------------- (STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF (COMMISSION FILE NUMBER) (IRS EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO.) INCORPORATION)
2515 McKinney Avenue, LB 30, Suite 1200 Dallas, Texas 75201 --------------------------------------------------- (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE) REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (214) 303-3400 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On April 12, 2002, Dean Foods Company, a Delaware corporation ("Dean Foods"), issued a press release announcing the retirement of Howard M. Dean, as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dean Foods. Gregg Engles, Chief Executive Officer of Dean Foods, succeeded Mr. Dean as Chairman. Mr. Dean retired as both Director and Chairman of Dean Foods. The Press Release announcing the retirement of Mr. Dean is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1. 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. Dated: April 17, 2002 DEAN FOODS COMPANY By: /s/ Lisa N. Tyson -------------------------------------- Lisa N. Tyson Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description - ------ ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated April 12, 2002, relating to the retirement of Howard M. Dean.
EX-99.1 3 d96129ex99-1.txt PRESS RELEASE DATED APRIL 12, 2002 EXHIBIT 99.1 APRIL 12, 2002 DEAN FOODS COMPANY ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF HOWARD DEAN Dallas, April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dean Foods Company (NYSE: DF), the nation's leading dairy processor, announced today the retirement of Howard M. Dean, Chairman of Dean Foods. Mr. Dean will retire on April 12, 2002 as both Director and as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dean Foods. Mr. Dean has worked for Dean Foods Company for 37 years and served as President from 1970 to 1988, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from 1988 through 2001. Mr. Dean said, "I am looking forward to an active retirement, and I wish the new Dean Foods Company success as it continues to grow and prosper as a major food and beverage company." Mr. Gregg Engles, current Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dean Foods, will succeed Dean as Chairman. Mr. Engles remarked, "We are very grateful for Howard Dean's leadership and assistance through the closing of the merger of Dean Foods and Suiza Foods and through the critical initial phase of the integration of our two great companies. Howard has led the dairy industry through a period of tremendous change and has played a critical role in changing the milk business for the better." Dean Foods Company is one of the nation's leading food and beverage companies. The company produces a full line of company-branded and private label dairy products such as milk and milk-based beverages, ice cream, coffee creamers, half and half, whipping cream, whipped toppings, sour cream, cottage cheese, yogurt, dips, dressing and soy milk. The company is also a leading supplier of pickles and other specialty food products, juice, juice drinks and water. The company operates over 120 plants in 38 states and 3 countries, and employs more than 30,000 people. Contact: Cory Olson Senior Vice President and Treasurer (214) 303-3645 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----