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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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 7, 2006
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 St.
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 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On November 7, 2006, the Company issued a press release announcing that its
Board of Directors has authorized the addition of $100 million to its stock
repurchase program. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit
99.1.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press release dated November 7, 2006, regarding the stock
repurchase program.
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SIGNATURE
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: November 7, 2006 By: /s/ Glenda Chamberlain
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Glenda Chamberlain
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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