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
March 18, 2003
Date of Report
DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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| 1-4455 | | 99-0035300 |
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| (Commission File No.) | | (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
One Dole Drive
Westlake Village, California 91362
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(818) 879-6600
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 5. OTHER EVENTS
On March 18, 2003, Dole Food Company, Inc. issued the press releases attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.
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Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
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| 99.1 | | Press Release of Dole Food Company, Inc., dated March 18, 2003 |
| 99.2 | | Press Release of Dole Food Company, Inc., dated March 18, 2003 |
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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.
Date: March 18, 2003
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| | | DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC.
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| | | By: | | /s/ RICHARD DAHL |
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| | | | | Richard Dahl
Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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| 99.1 | | Press Release of Dole Food Company, Inc., dated March 18, 2003 |
| 99.2 | | Press Release of Dole Food Company, Inc., dated March 18, 2003 |
