Pilgrim's Pride Corporation 3rd Qtr FY 05 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): July 25, 2005

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

110 South Texas Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686-0093
(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 July 25, 2005, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2005.

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 July 25, 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.

PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION


Date: July 25, 2005                                   By:                                                   
                                                 Richard A. Cogdill
                                                                           Executive Vice President,         
                                                                                                                                                                   Chief Financial Officer,
                                                                                                   Secretary and Treasurer



  
 
 
 
 
 

Exhibit Index
Exhibit
Number    Description
99.1    Press Release dated July 25, 2005.