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 April 25, 2000 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) FLEMING COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Oklahoma 1-8140 48-0222760 (State or other (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer jurisdiction of Number) Identification Number) incorporation or organization) 6301 Waterford Boulevard, Box 26647 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73126 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (405) 840-7200 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Item 5. Other Events The press release of Fleming Companies, Inc. dated April 25, 2000, filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1, announcing that the company is exploring strategic alternatives concerning its five conventional supermarket chains, including the potential sale of these operations, is incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release dated April 25, 2000 announcing that the company is exploring strategic alternatives concerning its five conventional supermarket chains, including the potential sale of these operations. 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. FLEMING COMPANIES, INC. By: ALAN MCINTYRE Alan McIntyre Vice President, Treasurer Date: April 25, 2000 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description Method of Filing - ------- ----------- ---------------- 99.1 Press Released dated April 25, 2000 Filed herewith electronically