================================================================================ 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): August 30, 2006 UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware 000-21531 05-0376157 ---------------------------- ----------- ------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of Incorporation) File Number) 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) ================================================================================ 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: |_| Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |_| Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. The following information is being furnished under Item 2.02-Results of Operations and Financial Condition. This information, including the exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for any purpose, including for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or under the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing. On August 30, 2006, United Natural Foods, Inc. issued a press release to report its financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended July 29, 2006. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits (a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired: Not Applicable (b) Pro Forma Financial Information: Not Applicable (c) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release, dated May 25, 2006: United Natural Foods Reports Sales and Earnings for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended July 29, 2006; Provides Fiscal 2007 Guidance. 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/ Mark E. Shamber -------------------------- Mark E. Shamber Vice President and acting Chief Financial Officer Date: August 30, 2006