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 November 30, 1994 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 juris- (Commission (IRS Employer diction of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 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 No. 5. Other Events. Fleming Companies, Inc. announced today that Smitty's Super Valu, a Phoenix, Ariz., customer, has challenged the enforceability of its supply contract with Fleming and may seek alternate arrangements. Smitty's has provided Fleming with the opportunity to match the terms offered by a competitor. Under the provisions of its supply contract, Fleming has three months in which to respond. Fleming's supply contract will expire in 31 months if the company matches the competing offer and in 15 months if it does not. Fleming intends to comply fully with the supply contract and expects Smitty's to do likewise. Smitty's purchased approximately $290 million of products from Fleming during the past 12 months. 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: /s/ David R. Almond David R. Almond Senior Vice President-General Counsel Date: November 30, 1994