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Corporate Address
301 S.Tryon St.
Suite 1800
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-372-5404
Subsidiaries
Harris Teeter, Inc.
701 Crestdale Drive
Matthews, NC 28105
704-844-3100
American & Efird, Inc.
P.O. Box 507
Mount Holly, NC 28120
704-827-4311
General Counsel
Helms Mulliss & Wicker, PLLC
Charlotte, NC
Independent Public Accountants
KPMG LLP
Charlotte, NC
New York Stock Exchange Listing
Common shares symbol: RDK
Stock Transfer Agent and Registrar
Wachovia Bank, N.A.
Charlotte, NC
Shareholders/Shares Outstanding
As of September 29, 2002, Ruddick had
approximately 15,400 beneficial common
shareholders,including employee/owners,
and approximately 46.5 million shares
outstanding.
Dividends
It has been Ruddick’s practice to pay
approximately 30% of net income in
dividends. Regular quarterly dividends are
usually paid at the first of January, April,
July and October.
Dividend Reinvestment and
Stock Purchase Plan
Ruddick Corporation maintains a Dividend
Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan for
shareholders of record. Information on this
plan may be obtained by calling Ruddick
Corporation at 704-372-5404.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Ruddick has an Employee Stock Ownership Plan
(ESOP), which was established in 1976. At fiscal
year end, approximately 19% of Ruddick‘s
common shares were owned by associates as
participants in the ESOP.
Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of
Ruddick Corporation will be held in the
Auditorium, 12th Floor, Two Wachovia Center,
301 S.Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, on
February 20, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. Shareholders
are cordially invited to attend.
Annual Reports Including Form 10-K
Additional copies of the Company’s Form
10-K are available without charge upon written
request or by telephone. Written requests may be
directed to the Investor Relations Department,
Ruddick Corporation, 301 S.Tryon St.,
Suite 1800, Charlotte, NC 28202. Telephone
inquiries may be directed to 704-372-5404.
Ruddick Corporation and Subsidiaries
annual report 2002
Design: Perry Sessions Design, Inc. / Charlotte, NC Writing: Strategic Equity Marketing / Charlotte, NC
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
Closing Stock Price
Fiscal Year End
In Dollars
99 00 01 02
16.81 16.19 13.88 15.30 15.40
98