date:May 20, 2013
we are unable to give you full-year guidance. We expect that process to be completed in the second half.
Mr. Deese offered his analysis at the outset of a May 16 conference call with investment analysts. The call, in connection with first-quarter financial results, will be Mr. Deeses last as chief executive officer. In February, Flowers announced that, in keeping with its succession plan, he will be succeeded at the companys May 22 annual meeting as c.e.o. by Allen L. Shiver, Flowers president