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): February 4, 2013
The Hillshire Brands Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
| Maryland | 1-3344 | 36-2089049 | ||
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification Number) |
400 South Jefferson Street, Chicago, Illinois 60607
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (312) 614-6000
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
A copy of the press release dated February 4, 2013 announcing the completion of the previously announced sale by The Hillshire Brands Company of its Australian subsidiary, Kitchens of Sara Lee Pty Ltd, to a subsidiary of McCain Foods Limited is attached as Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (d) | Exhibits |
| Exhibit 99 | Press release dated February 4, 2013 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirement 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.
Dated: February 4, 2013
| The Hillshire Brands Company | ||
| (Registrant) | ||
| By: | /s/ William Kelley, Jr. | |
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| Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer | ||
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit 99 | Press release dated February 4, 2013 | |