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): March 23, 2026
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PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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000-00981 |
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59-0324412 |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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3300 Publix Corporate Parkway
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Lakeland, Florida
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33811
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(863) 688-1188
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(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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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:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Emerging growth company ¨
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On March 23, 2026, Michael E. Graham notified the Executive Chairman (Chairman) of Publix Super Markets, Inc. (Company) that he will resign from the Board of Directors (Board), including his service on the Audit Committee, effective March 31, 2026.
Mr. Graham advised the Chairman that his decision to resign, including its timing, is based on personal health considerations and not the result of any disagreement with the Company, the Company’s management, or the Board. The Company thanks Mr. Graham for his service.
In light of Mr. Graham’s resignation from the Board, the Board will reduce its size from nine directors to eight directors, effective March 31, 2026.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d). Exhibits
99.1. Press Release issued on March 26, 2026
104. Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
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.
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PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. |
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| Date: March 26, 2026 |
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/s/ David P. Phillips |
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David P. Phillips, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and |
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Treasurer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
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Exhibit 99.1
Contact: Maria Brous
(863) 680-5339
Publix announces board member resignation
LAKELAND, Fla., March 26, 2026 — Publix Super Markets today announced Michael Graham will resign from its board of directors, effective March 31, 2026. Graham’s decision to resign is due to personal health considerations.
The board expressed their appreciation to Graham for his service and dedication to the company. “We are grateful to Michael for serving on our board and for his contributions to Publix. We respect and support his decision to prioritize his health, and we wish him and his family all the best in the future,” commented Publix Executive Chairman Todd Jones.
Publix, the largest employee-owned company in the U.S. with more than 260,000 associates, currently operates 1,432 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky. For 28 consecutive years, the company has been recognized by Fortune as a great place to work. 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 newsroom at corporate.publix.com/newsroom. ###