eps3834.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): June 2, 2010
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UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware
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000-21531
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05-0376157
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(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
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(Commission
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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313 Iron Horse Way, Providence, RI 02908
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (401) 528-8634
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
Effective June 2, 2010, United Natural Foods, Inc. (the “Company”) amended its Primary Distribution Agreement with Whole Foods Market, Inc. (“Whole Foods”) to extend the term of the agreement for an additional seven years. Under the terms of the amended agreement, the Company will continue to serve as the primary wholesale natural grocery distributor to Whole Foods in its United States regions where the Company currently serves as the primary distributor. The amendment extends the expiration date of the agreement from September 25, 2013 to September 25, 2020.
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.
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UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC.
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By:
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/s/ Mark E. Shamber
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Name:
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Mark E. Shamber
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Title:
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Senior Vice President, Chief Financial
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Officer and Treasurer
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Date: June 3, 2010