form8k_ceo.htm


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): March 5, 2008
 

PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)


Delaware
1-9273
75-1285071
(State or Other Jurisdiction
(Commission
(IRS Employer
of Incorporation)
File Number)
Identification No.)


4845 US Hwy. 271 N
  
Pittsburg, Texas
75686-0093
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(ZIP Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (903) 434-1000

Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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 Item 5.02.       Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. 
 

RIVERS elected president and chief executive officer by Pilgrim's Pride board of directors. 

 
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c)    Exhibits

Exhibit
Number    Description

  99.1
    Press Release dated March 5, 2008.

 
 
 


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.

PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION


Date:  March 5, 2008
By: /s/ Richard A. Cogdill
 
Richard A. Cogdill
 
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer,
 
Secretary and Treasurer

 
 
 

Exhibit Index
Exhibit
Number                      Description

99.1
Press Release dated March 5, 2008.