UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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1-4455
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99-0035300 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (
818) 879-6600Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
the filing obligation of
the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General
Instruction A.2. below):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425).
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Section 8. Other Events
On
February 2, 2010, Dole Food Company, Inc. issued a
press release: (1) announcing the launch
of amendments to its senior secured credit facilities that Dole expects will reduce its interest
expense, extend its maturities and provide for the redemption of the remaining $70 million
principal amount of its senior notes due 2011; and (2) concerning its results for fiscal year 2009.
A copy of the
press release is attached as
Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Section 9. Financial Statement and Exhibits
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Financial Statements and Exhibits |
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Press release concerning launch of amendments to senior secured credit facilities and
results for fiscal year 2009. |
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