UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 1, 2015
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PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Florida
 
0-00981
 
59-0324412
(State of incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
 
 
3300 Publix Corporate Parkway
 
 
 
 
Lakeland, Florida
 
 
 
33811
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
 
 
(Zip Code)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(863) 688-1188
 
 
 
 
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
 
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Item 8.01.     Other Events

On October 1, 2015, Publix Super Markets, Inc. announced its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, payable November 2, 2015 to stockholders of record as of the close of business October 15, 2015. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01.     Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d).     Exhibits

99.1.     Press Release dated October 1, 2015



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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: October 1, 2015
By:
/s/ David P. Phillips
 
 
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 October 1, 2015






















































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Exhibit 99.1
Contact: Maria Brous
(863) 680-5339

Publix Announces Quarterly Dividend

LAKELAND, Fla., Oct 1, 2015 - Publix Super Markets Inc. announced its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of 20 cents per share on its common stock.

The dividend will be payable Nov. 2, 2015, either through direct deposit or mailed as a check to stockholders of record as of the close of business October 15, 2015.

Stockholders who would like to elect direct deposit of dividends should visit the Stockholder Services page at www.publix.com/stock. An online Direct Deposit Authorization for Publix Stock Dividend Form is available on this page. Stockholders should complete the online form, print and sign the form as indicated, and send it along with a voided check to Publix stockholder services.

Publix is privately owned and operated by its 177,000 employees, with 2014 sales of $30.6 billion. Currently Publix has 1,103 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina and North Carolina. The company has been named one of FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For in America” for 18 consecutive years. In addition, Publix’s dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized among the top in the grocery business. For more information, visit the company’s website, corporate.publix.com. ###