UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 1, 2004 WILD OATS MARKETS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Delaware 0-21577 84-1100630 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (State or other jurisdiction of Commission (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) File Number Identification Number) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3375 Mitchell Lane Boulder, Colorado 80301 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) (303) 440-5220 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE On June 1, 2004, Wild Oats Markets, Inc. issued a press release announcing the completion of its offering of convertible senior debentures. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS Exhibits No. Description Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of Wild Oats Markets, Inc. dated June 1, 2004. 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, hereunto duly authorized. Wild Oats Markets, Inc. /s/ Freya R. Brier By: ___________________________ Freya R. Brier Date: June 2, 2004 Executive Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of Wild Oats Markets, Inc. dated June 1, 2004.