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): March 6, 2006
WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
Texas |
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| 74-1989366 |
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550 Bowie Street |
Austin, Texas 78703 |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code |
512-477-4455 |
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 Instruction A.2.):
o | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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o | Soliciting materials pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On March 6, 2006 the Company’s Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.15 per share, payable April 24, 2006 to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 14, 2006.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
None
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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.
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Date: March 7, 2006 | By: | /s/ Glenda Flanagan |
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| Glenda Flanagan, |
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| Executive Vice President |
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