Pilgrim's Pride Corporation 4th Qtr FY 06 Earnings Release


UNITED STATES
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): November 14, 2006
 

PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)


Delaware
1-9273
75-1285071
  (State or Other Jurisdiction
(Commission
(IRS Employer
         of Incorporation)
File Number)
Identification No.)


    4845 US Hwy. 271 N.
  
  Pittsburg, Texas
75686-0093
     (Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(ZIP Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (903) 434-1000

Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

The information in this Item 2.02 and the Exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
 
On November 14, 2006, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended September 30, 2006.

 
The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits

Exhibit
Number   Description

99.1 Press Release dated November 14, 2006.


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.

PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION


Date: November 14, 2006                      By: /s/ Richard A Cogdill
                                                  Richard A Cogdill 
              Executive Vice President,    
                               Chief Financial Officer,
                                                                                                 Secretary and Treasurer


Exhibit Index
Exhibit
Number   Description
99.1   Press Release dated November 14, 2006.