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 1, 2024
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PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Florida |
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000-00981 |
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59-0324412 |
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(Commission File Number) |
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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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(Zip Code) |
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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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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
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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 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On March 1, 2024, Publix Super Markets, Inc. (Company) issued a press release to report its fourth quarter and annual results for 2023 and stock price effective March 1, 2024. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The foregoing information, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished under Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d). Exhibits
99.1. Press Release dated March 1, 2024
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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| Dated: March 1, 2024 |
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/s/ David P. Phillips |
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David P. Phillips, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer |
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and Treasurer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
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Exhibit 99.1
Contact: Maria Brous
(863) 680-5339
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Publix Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual Results for 2023
LAKELAND, Fla., March 1, 2024 Publix’s sales for the three months ended Dec. 30, 2023, a 13-week quarter, were $14.7 billion, a 4% decrease from $15.3 billion in 2022, a 14‑week quarter. Excluding the additional week in the fourth quarter of 2022, sales for the fourth quarter of 2023 would have increased 2.8%. Comparable store sales for the three months ended Dec. 30, 2023 increased 0.4%.
Net earnings for the three months ended Dec. 30, 2023 were $1.2 billion, compared to $1.3 billion in 2022, a decrease of 7.8%. Earnings per share for the three months ended Dec. 30, 2023 decreased to $0.36 per share, down from $0.38 per share in 2022. Excluding the impact of net unrealized gains on equity securities in 2023 and net unrealized losses on equity securities in 2022, net earnings for the three months ended Dec. 30, 2023 would have been $1.1 billion, compared to $1.3 billion in 2022, a decrease of 18.8%. Earnings per share would have been $0.32 per share, compared to $0.39 per share in 2022. Net earnings and earnings per share were impacted by the additional week in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Publix’s sales for the fiscal year ended Dec. 30, 2023, a 52-week year, were $57.1 billion, a 4.7% increase from $54.5 billion in 2022, a 53-week year. Excluding the additional week in 2022, sales for 2023 would have increased 6.7%. Comparable store sales for the fiscal year ended Dec. 30, 2023 increased 4.2%.
Net earnings for the fiscal year ended Dec. 30, 2023 were $4.3 billion, compared to $2.9 billion in 2022, an increase of 49%. Earnings per share for the fiscal year ended Dec. 30, 2023 increased to $1.31 per share, up from $0.86 per share in 2022. Excluding the impact of net unrealized gains on equity securities in 2023 and net unrealized losses on equity securities in 2022, net earnings for the fiscal year ended Dec. 30, 2023 would have been $4.1 billion, compared to $4 billion in 2022, an increase of 1%. Earnings per share would have been $1.23 per share, compared to $1.20 per share in 2022. Net earnings and earnings per share were impacted by the additional week in 2022.
These amounts are based on audited financial statements that will be filed today with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and made available on the company’s website at corporate.publix.com/stock.
Effective March 1, 2024, Publix’s stock price increased from $15.10 per share to $15.20 per share. Publix stock is not publicly traded and is made available for sale only to current Publix associates and members of its board of directors.
“I’m proud of our friendly, knowledgeable associates who help our customers create memorable meals with their families and friends,” said Publix CEO Kevin Murphy. “I’m so thankful to serve with them in providing Publix’s premier service in our communities.”
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to reporting financial results for the three months and fiscal years ended Dec. 30, 2023 and Dec. 31, 2022 in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the company presents net earnings and earnings per share excluding the impact of equity securities being measured at fair value with net unrealized gains and losses from changes in the fair value recognized in earnings (fair value adjustment). These measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to, GAAP. The company excludes the impact of the fair value adjustment since it is primarily due to temporary equity market fluctuations that do not reflect the company’s operations. The company believes this information is useful in providing period-to-period comparisons of the results of operations.
Following is a reconciliation of net earnings to net earnings excluding the impact of the fair value adjustment for the three months ended Dec. 30, 2023 and Dec. 31, 2022:
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Three Months Ended |
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1,178 |
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1,278 |
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| Fair value adjustment, due to net unrealized (gain) loss, on equity securities held at end of year |
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(173) |
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20 |
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Income tax expense (benefit) (1)
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45 |
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(5) |
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| Net earnings excluding impact of fair value adjustment |
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1,050 |
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1,293 |
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| Weighted average shares outstanding |
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3,301 |
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3,337 |
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| Earnings per share excluding impact of fair value adjustment |
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0.32 |
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0.39 |
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Following is a reconciliation of net earnings to net earnings excluding the impact of the fair value adjustment for the fiscal years ended Dec. 30, 2023 and Dec. 31, 2022:
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Fiscal Years Ended |
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4,349 |
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2,918 |
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| Fair value adjustment, due to net unrealized (gain) loss, on equity securities held at end of year |
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(398) |
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1,516 |
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| Net gain on sale of equity securities previously recognized through fair value adjustment |
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48 |
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Income tax expense (benefit) (1)
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90 |
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| Net earnings excluding impact of fair value adjustment |
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4,089 |
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4,049 |
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| Weighted average shares outstanding |
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3,320 |
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3,379 |
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| Earnings per share excluding impact of fair value adjustment |
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1.23 |
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1.20 |
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(1) Income tax expense (benefit) is based on the company’s combined federal and state statutory income tax rates.
Publix, the largest employee-owned company in the U.S. with more than 250,000 associates, currently operates 1,366 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky. For 26 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. ###
