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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 Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 22, 2005
WILD OATS MARKETS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-21577 84-1100630
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification Number)
3375 Mitchell Lane
Boulder, Colorado 80301
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(303) 440-5220 (Registrant's
telephone number, including area code)
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:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities
Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange
Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-4(c))
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The information contained in this Current Report, including the press release
attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished to the Securities and
Exchange Commission and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the
liabilities of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any
filings of Wild Oats Markets, Inc. (the "Company"), whether made before or after
the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such
filing.
ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
(a) On February 22, 2005, the Company issued a press release announcing certain
financial information regarding fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended
January 1, 2005. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
The following exhibit is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K:
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of Wild Oats Markets, Inc. dated
February 22, 2005.
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.
Wild Oats Markets, Inc.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Freya R. Brier
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Freya R. Brier
Date: February 22, 2005 Executive Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of Wild Oats Markets, Inc. dated February 22, 2005.