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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OFTHE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 17, 2007
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Whole Foods Market, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Texas 0-19797 74-1989366
(State of (Commission File (IRS Employer
incorporation) Number) Identification Number)
550 Bowie Street
Austin, Texas 78703
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (512) 477-4455
Check the appropriate box if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously
satisfy the reporting obligation of the registrant under any of the following
provisions:
|_| Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
|_| Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Exchange Act
|_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) Exchange Act
|_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) Exchange Act
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Item 8.01. Other Events
On July 17, 2007, we issued press releases regarding our commencement of
an internal investigation regarding online postings to financial message boards
and the SEC's contact to us regarding this matter. Copies of the press releases
are furnished herewith as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1-- Press release, dated July 17, 2007 (internal
investigation).
Exhibit 99.2-- Press release, dated July 17, 2007 (SEC contact
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 hereunto duly authorized.
WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC.
Date: July 17, 2007 By: /s/ Glenda Chamberlain
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Glenda Chamberlain
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer