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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): January 12, 2004
UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware 000-21531 05-0376157
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
260 Lake Road
Dayville, CT 06241
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(860) 779-2800 (Registrant's Telephone
Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired: Not Applicable
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information: Not Applicable
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated January 12, 2004, announcing
the Company's primary distribution agreement with
Wild Oats Markets, Inc., the novation of certain
swap agreements and updated guidance for fiscal
2004.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
On January 12, 2004, the Company issued a press release announcing its
primary distribution agreement with Wild Oats Markets, Inc., the novation of
certain swap agreements and updated guidance for fiscal 2004. A copy of this
press release is attached as an exhibit to this Form 8-K.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC.
By: /s/ Rick D. Puckett
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Rick D. Puckett
Vice President, Treasurer and Chief
Financial Officer
Date: January 12, 2004
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated January 12, 2004, announcing the
Company's primary distribution agreement with Wild Oats
Markets, Inc., the novation of certain swap agreements and
updated guidance for fiscal 2004.