Financial FAQ
Q. What is the company's business?
A. SUPERVALU successfully operates two complementary and interrelated industries - grocery retailing and food logistics.
Q. What is the company's mission?
A. SUPERVALU's business mission is to be a world class retailer and distributor of food, pharmaceuticals and general merchandise via grocery driven businesses. Read SUPERVALU's mission statement.
Q. Is the company publicly traded?
A. SUPERVALU is traded on the New York Stock Exchange, symbol: SVU.
Q. How do I find out more about the company's stock or shareholder records?
A. The company's transfer agent and registrar may be reached by Email at: StockTransfer@WellsFargo.com or contact Wells Fargo Shareowner Services, PO Box 64854, St. Paul, MN, 55164-0854. Phone: 1-877-536-3555 or Fax: 651-450-4033.
Q. When is SUPERVALU's fiscal year end?
A.SUPERVALU's fiscal year ends the last Saturday in the month of February.
Q. When is the company's annual meeting?
A. The fiscal 2008 annual meeting is scheduled to be held on June 26, 2008 in Boise,Idaho.
Q. Does the company pay dividends?
A. Yes. SUPERVALU pays regular quarterly dividends and has for more than 60 years. For historical data, check the Dividend History.
Q. When has SUPERVALU stock split?
| Record Date | Payable Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 01/22/59 | 01/22/59 | 1 for 1 |
| 08/28/61 | 08/28/61 | 2 for 1 |
| 12/01/71 | 12/28/71 | 1 for 2 |
| 07/16/76 | 08/02/76 | 1 for 1 |
| 07/11/78 | 08/07/78 | 1 for 1 |
| 07/10/81 | 08/07/81 | 1 for 1 |
| 07/18/85 | 08/08/85 | 1 for 1 |
| 07/20/98 | 08/18/98 | 1 for 1 |
Q. Does the company have a dividend reinvestment plan?
A. Yes. SUPERVALU offers the Shareowner Service Plus PlanSM for shareholders. Sponsored and administered by the company’s transfer agent, Wells Fargo, this Plan includes direct stock purchase, dividend reinvestment and the ability to make some transactions by telephone and over the Internet, as well as various other features. For information on this Plan, contact Wells Fargo Shareowner Services P.O. Box 64854 St. Paul, MN 55164-0854 or by phone: 1-877-536-3555 or outside the U.S. (651) 450-4064.
Q. Can I buy SUPERVALU stock directly from the company?
A. Yes. SUPERVALU offers the Shareowner Service Plus PlanSM for shareholders. Please see question above for details.
Q. Where are the company's headquarters?
A. SUPERVALU's headquarters are in the Minneapolis suburb of Eden Prairie, Minnesota. SUPERVALU also has a number of regional offices, distribution centers, and company-owned supermarkets located throughout the country.
Q. What is SUPERVALU's credit rating?
A. SUPERVALU's debt rating is as follows:
| Rating | |
|---|---|
| S&P | BB- |
| Moody's | Ba3 |
Q. How many employees does the company have?
A. Approximately 190,000 full and part-time employees.
Q. When did SUPERVALU hold its initial public offering?
A. The company held its initial public offering on July 25, 1951.
Q. How old is the company?
A. SUPERVALU's predecessors trace their roots to the 1870s. The company began using the SUPERVALU name in the 1940's. For a comprehensive chronology, visit the SUPERVALU History page.
Q. What is SUPERVALU's store count by banner?
A. SUPERVALU's store count is as follows:
| SUPERVALU Store Count | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YE F2007 | Q1 F2008 | Q2 F2008 | Q3 F2008 | YE F2008 | Q1 F2009 | |
| Food and Combination | ||||||
| Acme | 129 | 129 | 129 | 130 | 129 | 130 |
| Albertsons IMW | 243 | 243 | 243 | 243 | 250 | 244 |
| Albertsons So. Cal | 294 | 292 | 291 | 288 | 286 | 287 |
| Cub Foods *1 | 52 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
| Farm Fresh | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 46 |
| Jewel-Osco | 179 | 184 | 183 | 184 | 183 | 184 |
| Shaw's / Star Market | 206 | 207 | 204 | 204 | 202 | 202 |
| Shop 'n Save | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 |
| Shoppers Food & Pharmacy | 64 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 |
| Other *2 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Subtotal - Food and Combination | 1,283 | 1,285 | 1,280 | 1,283 | 1,284 | 1,284 |
| Limited Assortment | ||||||
| SAL Corporate | 328 | 320 | 320 | 317 | 317 | 319 |
| SAL Licensees | 858 | 855 | 858 | 863 | 873 | 865 |
| Sunflower Market | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Subtotal - Limited Assortment | 1,190 | 1,179 | 1,183 | 1,185 | 1,190 | 1,184 |
| Total | 2,473 | 2,464 | 2,463 | 2,468 | 2,474 | 2,468 |
| Total retail square footage (In millions) |
84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 |
| Average Store Size*3 | ||||||
| Grocery Stores (incl. Combo Stores): | 52,000 | |||||
| Limited Assortment Stores: | 15,000 | |||||
| *1 Cub Foods store count does not include franchised locations | ||||||
| *2 Other includes the following banners: Bristol Farms, bigg's and Hornbacher's. | ||||||
| *3 Approximate average store size as of the end of Quarter 1 Fiscal Year 2009 | ||||||
Q. Does SUPERVALU operate outside the U.S.?
A. In terms of product fulfillment, the company does work with foreign supply companies. In addition, SUPERVALU's international team, located in the northwest U.S., does evaluate foreign business opportunities, however, the company does not currently operate any business outside of the United States.