FLOWERS FOODS, INC.
 

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): February 3, 2005

FLOWERS FOODS, INC.


(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Georgia   1-16247   58-2582379
         
(State or other
jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission
File Number)
  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
         
1919 Flowers Circle, Thomasville, GA
  31757
 
   
(Address of principal executive offices)
  (Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
  (229) 226-9110

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Item 2.02.      Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

     On February 3, 2005, Flowers Foods, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial condition and results of operations as of and for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 1, 2005. A copy of the press release is furnished with this Report as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01      Financial Statements and Exhibits.

     (c)    Exhibits.

The following exhibit is furnished as part of this Report:

     
Exhibit Number
  Description
 
 
   
99.1
  Press Release of Flowers Foods, Inc. dated February 3, 2005

 


 

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.

             
        FLOWERS FOODS, INC.    
    By:        
          /s/ Jimmy M. Woodward
Name: Jimmy M. Woodward
Title: Sr. Vice-President, Chief
Financial Officer and
Chief Accounting Officer
   
Date: February 3, 2005            

 


 

EXHIBIT INDEX

     
Exhibit Number
  Description
 
 
   
99.1
  Press Release of Flowers Foods, Inc. dated February 3, 2005