Exhibit 4.7 INSTRUMENTS DEFINING THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS, INCLUDING INDENTURES The Registrant has various long-term debt agreements which define the rights of the holders of the related debt securities of the Registrant. The Registrant agrees to furnish copies of any unfiled debt agreements to the Commission upon request. FLEMING COMPANIES, INC. (Registrant) Date March 11, 1998 By Kevin J. Twomey Vice President-Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)