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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 Registered Public
Accounting Firm
KPMG LLP
Charlotte, NC
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Listing
Common shares symbol: RDK
Ruddick Corporation has submitted to the
NYSE a certification by its Chief Executive
Officer confirming that the Company has
complied with the NYSE corporate
governance standards.
Stock Transfer Agent and Registrar
Wachovia Bank, N.A.
Charlotte, NC
Shareholders/ Shares Outstanding
As of October 3, 2004, Ruddick had
approximately 14,600 beneficial common
shareholders (including employee/ owners) and
approximately 46.7 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 17% 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 17, 2005, 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.
Design: Perry Sessions Design, Inc. / Charlotte, NC
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13.88
15.30
15.40
15.79
20.42
Closing Stock Price
Fiscal Year End
IN DOLLARS
Shareholder Information