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): May 28, 2009
SANDERSON FARMS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Mississippi
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1-14977
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64-0615843 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
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127 Flynt Road
Laurel, Mississippi
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39443 |
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(601) 649-4030
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not applicable.
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction
A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.13e-4(c))
Section 2 — Financial Information
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 28, 2009, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its earnings for its fiscal
quarter ended April 30, 2009. The press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1. Also on
May 28, 2009, the Registrant held a conference call to discuss its earnings for its fiscal quarter
ended April 30, 2009. A transcript of the conference call is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2.
The information in the press release and transcript is not to be considered “filed” for purposes of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) The following exhibits are filed with this Current Report:
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99.1
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Press release of Sanderson Farms, Inc. dated May 28, 2009 |
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99.2
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Transcript of conference call held by Sanderson Farms, Inc. on May 28, 2009 |
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.
SANDERSON FARMS, INC.
(Registrant)
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| Date: June 1, 2009 |
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/s/ D. Michael Cockrell
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D. Michael Cockrell |
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Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer |
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