UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: September 23, 2008
DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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1-4455
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99-0035300 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer
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One Dole Drive
Westlake Village, California 91362
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (818) 879-6600
Check the appropriate box below 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):
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 8.01. Other Events
On September 23, 2008, Dole Food Company, Inc. issued a press release concerning the status of
certain asset sale transactions. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this
Current Report on Form 8-K.
Section 9. Financial Statement and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibits: |
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Press release concerning status of certain asset sale transactions. |
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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.
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Dole Food Company, Inc. |
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Registrant |
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By:
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/s/ Joseph S. Tesoriero
Joseph S. Tesoriero
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Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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