1 Securities And Exchange Commission Washington, DC 20549 =============================================================================== FORM 8-K =============================================================================== Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 =============================================================================== Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): February 12, 1999 (February 11, 1999) =============================================================================== SUIZA FOODS CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 1-12755 75-2559681 (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) of Incorporation) 2515 McKinney Avenue, Suite 1200 Dallas, Texas 75201 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (214) 303-3400 (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) 2 Item 5. Other Events. On February 11, 1999, Suiza Foods Corporation issued a press release announcing fourth quarter and year-end 1998 sales and earnings, a copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 99. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits (c) Exhibits Exhibit Number Description ------- ----------- 99 Press Release dated February 11, 1999 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. Dated: February 11, 1999 SUIZA FOODS CORPORATION By: /s/ LISA N. TYSON ---------------------------- Lisa N. Tyson Vice President and Assistant General Counsel - 2 - 3 INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit Number Description ------- ----------- 99 Press Release dated February 11, 1999 - 3 -