SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report: May 21, 2002 Commission file number: 1-6187
ALBERTSON'S, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
Delaware 82-0184434
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(State of Incorporation) (Employer Identification Number)
250 Parkcenter Blvd., P.O. Box 20, Boise, Idaho 83726
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (208) 395-6200
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Item 5. Other Events.
On May 21, 2002, Albertsons', Inc. issued its press release raising
first quarter 2002 earnings pre share guidance and reporting preliminary sales
for the first quarter of 2002, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Exhibit
No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated May 21, 2002.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, Albertson's, Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
ALBERTSON'S, INC.
Date: May 21, 2002 BY: /s/ John R. Sims
John R. Sims
Executive Vice President
and General Counsel