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): 12/19/2007
THE PEP BOYS - MANNY MOE & JACK
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number: -
PA | | 23-0962915 |
(State or other jurisdiction of | | (IRS Employer |
incorporation) | | Identification No.) |
3111 West Allegheny Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
215-430-9000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 5.03. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year
On December 13, 2007, the Board of Directors (the "Board")of The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack (the "Company") approved and adopted the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack (the "Amended Articles"). The Amended Articles now include a provision to permit the issuance and transfer of both certificated and uncertificated shares of capital stock. This provision was adopted to comply with new rules enacted by the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. which require eligibility for a "direct registration program" by January 1, 2008. The Amended Articles were effective upon filing with the Secretary of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on December 19, 2007. A copy of the Amended Articles is attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack
Signature(s)
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.
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| Date: December 19, 2007 | | | | By: | | /s/ Brian D. Zuckerman
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| | | | | | | | | Brian D. Zuckerman |
| | | | | | | | | VP - General Counsel & Secretary |
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit No.
| | Description
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| EX-3.(i).1 | | Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack |
