SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
As of January 8, 2002
FRESH DEL MONTE PRODUCE INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
THE CAYMAN ISLANDS
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
WALKER HOUSE, MARY STREET
P.O. BOX 265
GEORGE TOWN, GRAND CAYMAN
(Address of Registrant's Principal Executive Office)
C/O DEL MONTE FRESH PRODUCE COMPANY
800 DOUGLAS ROAD
NORTH TOWER, 12TH FLOOR
CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33134
(Address of Registrant's U.S. Executive Office)
[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.]
Form 20-F [X] Form 40-F [ ]
[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the
information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.]
Yes [ ] No [X]
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, thereunto duly authorized.
FRESH DEL MONTE PRODUCE INC.
Date: January 8, 2002 By: /s/ Hani El-Naffy
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Hani El-Naffy
President & Chief Operating Officer
By: /s/ John F. Inserra
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John F. Inserra
Executive Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
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Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FRESH DEL MONTE PRODUCE INC. DECLARES CASH DIVIDEND
CORAL GABLES, Fla., January 8, 2002 - FRESH DEL MONTE PRODUCE INC. (NYSE: FDP),
today announced that the Board of Directors has determined to pay a regular
quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share.
The first quarterly dividend was declared today for payment on March 6, 2002 to
shareholders of record as of February 11, 2002.
The Company's decision to pay a dividend is a result of the Company's earnings
growth over the past quarters, strong cash flow, excellent performance in the
fresh produce industry and the Company's commitment to enhance shareholder
value. The Company expects to continue to take steps to implement plans and
procedures to grow while increasing the visibility of its quality products and
strong brand name.
Fresh Del Monte is a leading vertically-integrated producer and marketer of high
quality fresh and packaged fresh-cut fruit and vegetables. Our products include
bananas, pineapples, cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelons, grapes, non-tropical
fruit (including citrus, apples, pears, peaches, plums, nectarines, apricots and
kiwi), plantains, Vidalia(R) sweet onions and various greens. We market our
products worldwide under the DEL MONTE(R) brand, a symbol of product quality and
reliability since 1892.
Contact: Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.
John F. Inserra, Executive Vice President Christine A. Cannella
and Chief Financial Officer Director, Investor Relations
305-520-8065 305-520-8451