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 October 18, 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) 1945 Lakepointe Drive, Box 299013 Lewisville, Texas 75029 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (972) 906-8000 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Item 5. Other Events The press release of Fleming Companies, Inc. dated October 18, 2000, filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1, announcing the company's net earnings for the third quarter 2000. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release dated October 18, 2000 announcing the company's net earnings for the third quarter 2000. 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: KEVIN TWOMEY Kevin Twomey Senior Vice President Finance and Controller Date: October 18, 2000 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description Method of Filing - ------- ----------- ---------------- 99.1 Press Released dated October 18, 2000 Filed herewith electronically