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): 12/12/2012
THE PEP BOYS - MANNY MOE & JACK
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number: 001-03381
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 8.01. Other Events
On December 12, 2012, the Board of Directors of The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack (the "Company") authorized a program to repurchase up to $50.0 million of the Company's common stock. The program is effective immediately and has no expiration date. Common stock may be repurchased in the open market or through negotiated transactions, including Rule 10b5-1 trading plans that would enable the Company to repurchase its shares during periods outside of its normal trading windows, when the Company typically would not be active in the market. The time of purchases and the exact number of shares to be purchased will depend on market conditions. The repurchase program does not include specific price targets or timetables and may be suspended or terminated at any time.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Press Release dated December 12, 2012
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.
| THE PEP BOYS - MANNY MOE & JACK | ||||||||
| Date: December 12, 2012 | By: | /s/ Brian D. Zuckerman | ||||||
| Brian D. Zuckerman | ||||||||
| SVP - General Counsel & Secretary | ||||||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Description | |
| EX-99.1 | Press Release dated December 12, 2012 |