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
Date of Report: February 13, 2009
DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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99-0035300 |
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Identification No.) |
One Dole Drive
Westlake Village, California 91362
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (818) 879-6600
Check 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 8. Other Events
Item 8.01. Other Events
On February 13, 2009, Dole Food Company, Inc. issued a press release concerning the commencement of
a cash tender offer by Dole for all of its outstanding 8 5/8% Senior Notes due 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
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits:
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Press release concerning the commencement of a cash tender offer by Dole for all of its
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
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Dole Food Company, Inc. |
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Registrant |
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/s/ JOSEPH S. TESORIERO |
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Joseph S. Tesoriero
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Chief Financial Officer |
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