UNITED STATES
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): October 13, 2007
Pierre Foods, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
North Carolina | | 0-7277 | | 56-0945643 |
(State or other jurisdiction | | (Commission | | (IRS Employer |
of incorporation or organization) | | File Number) | | Identification No.) |
9990 Princeton Road, Cincinnati, OH | | 45246 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
513-874-8741
(Registrant’s telephone number including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (See General Instructions A.2. below):
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On October 13, 2007, Pierre Foods, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter and year-to-date period ended September 1, 2007. The text of the release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibit
Exhibit 99.1 is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 hereof and should not be deemed to be “filed” under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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, thereunto duly authorized.
| PIERRE FOODS, INC. |
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Date: | October 15, 2007 | By: | /s/ Joseph W. Meyers |
| | | Joseph W. Meyers |
| | Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number | | Description of Exhibit | | |
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99.1 | | Press Release of Pierre Foods, Inc. dated October 13, 2007 |
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