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 September 28, 1999 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) 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. Tru Discount Foods. On September 28, 1999, the arbitration panel entered its award in favor of Fleming against Tru Discount Foods and its principals (the "Respondents") in the net amount of $579,443 plus interest at the rate of six percent (6%) per annum from October 29, 1999. In addition, the Respondents were ordered to pay Fleming $4,679 in satisfaction of outstanding fees and expenses, each party to bear its own attorney fees. All of Respondents' counterclaims, with the exception of one, were denied. Under the Uniform Arbitration Act, Respondents have 20 days from the entry of the award within which to seek modification of the award from the arbitration panel and 90 days to seek an order modifying or vacating the award from the Creek County, Oklahoma district court. Fleming will seek confirmation of the award from the court which will not be final until confirmed. 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 hereto unto duly authorized. FLEMING COMPANIES, INC. KEVIN TWOMEY Kevin Twomey Senior Vice President and Controller Date: September 28, 1999