 | Investor FAQ| 1. | What is the company's business? | | | SUPERVALU® successfully operates two complementary and interrelated industries - grocery retailing and food logistics. |
| 2. | What is the company's mission? | | | Our mission at SUPERVALU® always will be to serve our customers better than anyone else could serve them. We will provide our customers with value through our products and services, committing ourselves to providing the quality, variety and convenience they expect. |
| 3. | Is the company publicly traded? | | | SUPERVALU is traded on the New York Stock Exchange, symbol: SVU. |
| 4. | How do I find out more about the company's stock or shareholder records? | | | 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. |
| 5. | When are SUPERVALU's quarter ends? | | |
- Q1 February 28, 2010 to June 19, 2010
- Q2 June 20, 2010 to September 11, 2010
- Q3 September 12, 2010 to December 4, 2010
- Q4 December 5, 2010 to February 26, 2011
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| 6. | When is the company's annual meeting? | | | The fiscal 2010 annual meeting is scheduled to be held on June 24, 2010 in Edina, MN
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| 7. | Does the company pay dividends? | | | Yes. SUPERVALU pays regular quarterly dividends and has for more than 70 years. For historical data, check the Dividend History. |
| 8. | 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 |
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| 9. | Does the company have a dividend reinvestment plan? | | | 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. |
| 11. | Where are the company's headquarters? | | | 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. |
| 12. | What is SUPERVALU's credit rating? | | | SUPERVALU's debt rating is as follows:
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Rating |
| S&P |
BB- |
| Moody's |
Ba3 |
| Fitch |
BB- |
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| 13. | How many employees does the company have? | | | Approximately 160,000 full and part-time employees. |
| 14. | When did SUPERVALU hold its initial public offering? | | | The company held its initial public offering on July 25, 1951. SUPERVALU's predecessors trace their roots to the 1870's. The company has been using the SUPERVALU name in the 1940's. For a comprehensive chronology, visit the SUPERVALU History page.
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| 15. | In what states are SUPERVALU’s traditional retail stores located? | | |
| Alabama |
0 |
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Montana |
30 |
| Arizona |
0 |
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New Hampshire |
34 |
| Arkansas |
0 |
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New Jersey |
54 |
| California |
242 |
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New Mexico |
0 |
| Colorado |
0 |
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New York |
0 |
| Connecticut |
0 |
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Nevada |
35 |
| Delaware |
13 |
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North Carolina |
1 |
| Florida |
0 |
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North Dakota |
6 |
| Georgia |
0 |
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Ohio |
0 |
| Idaho |
33 |
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Oklahoma |
0 |
| Illinois |
192 |
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Oregon |
48 |
| Indiana |
5 |
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Pennsylvania |
51 |
| Iowa |
2 |
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Rhode Island |
12 |
| Kansas |
0 |
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South Carolina |
0 |
| Kentucky |
0 |
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Tennessee |
0 |
| Louisiana |
0 |
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Texas |
0 |
| Maine |
22 |
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Utah |
4 |
| Maryland |
47 |
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Vermont |
19 |
| Massachusetts |
89 |
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Virginia |
64 |
| Michigan |
0 |
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Washington |
75 |
| Minnesota |
44 |
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West Virginia |
0 |
| Mississippi |
0 |
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Wisconsin |
2 |
| Missouri |
27 |
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Wyoming |
10 |
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TOTALS |
1161 |
Data shown above as of year-end fiscal 2010.
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| 16. | What is SUPERVALU's store count by banner? | | | SUPERVALU's store count is as follows:
| SUPERVALU Store Count |
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YE F2008 |
YE F2009 |
YE F2010 |
Q1 F2011 |
| Food and Combination |
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| ACME® |
129 |
126 |
124 |
123 |
| ALBERTSONS® IMW |
250 |
241 |
202 |
202 |
| ALBERTSONS® So. Cal |
286 |
267 |
261 |
261 |
| CUB® *1 |
51 |
48 |
48 |
48 |
| FARM FRESH® |
44 |
44 |
44 |
44 |
| JEWEL-OSCO® |
183 |
186 |
182 |
182 |
| SHAW'S/STAR MARKET® |
202 |
195 |
176 |
176 |
| SHOP 'N SAVE® |
41 |
41 |
41 |
41 |
| SHOPPERS® |
64 |
63 |
62 |
62 |
| Other *2 |
34 |
33 |
21 |
21 |
| Subtotal - Food and Combination |
1,284 |
1,244 |
1,161 |
1,160 |
| Hard discount |
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| SAVE-A-LOT® Corporate |
317 |
315 |
333 |
325 |
| SAVE-A-LOT® Licensees |
873 |
862 |
855 |
869 |
| Subtotal - Hard discount |
1,190 |
1,177 |
1,179 |
1,194 |
| Total |
2,474 |
2,421 |
2,371 |
2,354 |
Total retail square footage
(In millions) |
84 |
82 |
80 |
77 |
| Average Store Size*3 |
| Grocery Stores (incl. Combo Stores): |
52,000 |
| Hard Discount Stores: |
15,000 |
| *1 CUB store count does not include franchised locations |
| *2 Other includes the following banners: BRISTOL FARMS® and HORNBACHERS® |
| *3 Approximate average store size as of the year-end fiscal 2010 |
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| 17. | Does SUPERVALU offer electronic delivery of Proxy Statements and Annual Reports? | | | Yes. SUPERVALU offers electronic delivery. You can sign up for electronic delivery by clicking here |
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