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) March 15, 2006
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PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida 0-00981 59-0324412
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
3300 Publix Corporate Parkway
Lakeland, Florida 33811
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(863) 688-1188
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
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On March 15, 2006, the Board of Directors of Publix Super Markets, Inc.
(the "Company") ratified payment of an annual incentive bonus for officers and
designated staff associates for the 2005 fiscal year and continuation of the
Incentive Bonus Plan for 2006. A description of the Company's Incentive Bonus
Plan is incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the Annual Report of the
Company on Form 10-K for the year ended December 25, 2004.
Item 8.01. Other Events
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On March 16, 2006, Publix Super Markets, Inc. announced that its Board of
Directors declared an annual cash dividend on its common stock of $1.00 per
share. The dividend will be paid on June 1, 2006 to stockholders of record as of
the close of business April 21, 2006. A copy of the press release is attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(c). Exhibits
99.1. Press Release dated March 16, 2006
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.
PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
Dated: March 21, 2006 By: /s/ David P. Phillips
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David P. Phillips, Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer (Principal Financial
and Accounting Officer)
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit 99.1. Press Release dated March 16, 2006