FORM 8-K
 
 
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): February 5, 2009
FLOWERS FOODS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Georgia   1-16247   58-2582379
         
(State or other   (Commission   (IRS Employer
jurisdiction
of incorporation) 		  File Number)   Identification No.)
     
1919 Flowers Circle, Thomasville, GA   31757
     
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (229) 226-9110
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Item 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
     On February 5, 2009, Flowers Foods, Inc. issued a press release (i) announcing its financial condition and results of operations as of and for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 3, 2009 and (ii) updating its guidance for fiscal 2009. A copy of the press release is furnished with this Report as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01   Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
     
Exhibit Number   Description
 
 
    
99.1
  Press Release of Flowers Foods, Inc. dated February 5, 2009

 

 

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.
         
  FLOWERS FOODS, INC.
 		  
  By:   /s/ R. Steve Kinsey    
    Name:   R. Steve Kinsey   
Date: February 5, 2009    Title:   Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer   
 

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EXHIBIT INDEX
     
Exhibit Number   Description
 
 
    
99.1
  Press Release of Flowers Foods, Inc. dated February 5, 2009

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