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 12, 1998
FRED MEYER, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-13339 91-1826443
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) File No.) Identification No.)
3800 SE 22nd Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97202
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(503) 232-8844
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 5. Other Events
On March 12, 1998 the Company announced financial results for the fourth
quarter of fiscal 1997 and the 1997 fiscal year. The press release announcing
the results is included as Exhibit 23.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
23.1 Press Release of Fred Meyer, Inc., dated March 12, 1998.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
Dated: March 19, 1998
FRED MEYER, INC.
By: ROGER A. COOKE
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Roger A. Cooke
Senior Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description Sequential Page No.
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23.1 Press Release of Fred Meyer dated
March 12, 1998