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): February 4, 2010
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
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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| Item 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure |
Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is certain supplemental historical financial information of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation.
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Exhibit Number | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Supplemental Historical Financial Information |
Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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PILGRIM’S PRIDE CORPORATION |
Date: February 4, 2010
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| By: | | /s/ Gary D. Tucker |
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| | | Gary D. Tucker Principal Financial Officer |
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit Number | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Supplemental Historical Financial Information |
