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 Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 13, 2010
THE GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA COMPANY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Maryland | 1-4141 | 13-1890974 | ||
| (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| Two Paragon Drive Montvale, New Jersey | 07645 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(201) 573-9700
| Not Applicable |
| (Former name or former address if changed since last report.) |
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On August 13, 2010, The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (A&P, NYSE Symbol: GAP)
announced it will close 25 stores in five states as the Company begins the implementation and execution phase of its comprehensive turnaround. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.
| Item 9.01. | Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed herewith:
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated August 13, 2010 |
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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.
| Dated: August 13, 2010 | ||||
| THE GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA COMPANY, INC. | ||||
| By: | /s/ Christopher W. McGarry | |||
| Name: | Christopher W. McGarry | |||
| Title: | Senior Vice President and General Counsel | |||
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated August 13, 2010 |
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