UNITED STATES
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): August 12, 2010
Sara Lee Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Maryland | 1-3344 | 36-2089049 | ||
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification Number) |
3500 Lacey Road, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (630) 598-6000
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Item 2.02 | Results of Operations and Financial Condition |
On August 12, 2010, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal year 2010, which ended on July 3, 2010. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99 to this report and is incorporated herein by this reference. The information disclosed in this Current Report, including Exhibit 99 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(c) | Exhibits |
Exhibit 99 Press release dated August 12, 2010 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirement 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: August 12, 2010
SARA LEE CORPORATION | ||
(Registrant) |
By: | /s/ Mark A. Garvey | |
Interim Chief Financial Officer, Vice President and Corporate Controller (Principal Financial Officer) |