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 December 6, 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 (Commission (IRS Employer juris- File Number) Identification No.) diction of incorporation) 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 December 6, 1999, filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 announcing the departure of John Standley and certain finance and accounting promotions is incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release issued December 6, 1999 announcing the departure of John Standley and certain finance and accounting promotions. 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. KEVIN TWOMEY Kevin Twomey Senior Vice President, Finance and Controller Date: December 6, 1999 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description Method of Filing - ------- ----------- ---------------- 99.1 Press Release issued December Filed herewith electronically 6, 1999 announcing the departure of John Standley and certain finance and accounting promotions