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): | June 30, 2015 |
The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Pennsylvania | 001-03381 | 23-0962915 |
| _____________________ (State or other jurisdiction | _____________ (Commission | ______________ (I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| 3111 W Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 19132 | |
| _________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices) | ___________ (Zip Code) |
| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | 2154309169 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On June 30, 2015, The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors had commenced a review of strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value, including a possible sale, merger or other form of business combination or strategic transaction. The Board determined that it is appropriate to conduct a strategic review that evaluates the Company's current long-term business plan against a broad range of alternatives that have the potential to enhance shareholder value.
There is no set timetable for the strategic review process. Further, the Company has not made a decision to pursue a transaction. There can be no assurance that the process will result in the consummation of any transaction or, if a transaction is undertaken, as to its terms, structure or timing. the Company does not intend to disclose or comment on further developments regarding its review of possible strategic alternatives unless and until the Board approves a specific action or it otherwise concludes its review of strategic alternatives.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated June 30, 2015.
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 | ||||
| June 30, 2015 | By: | Brian D. Zuckerman | ||
| Name: Brian D. Zuckerman | ||||
| Title: SVP - General Counsel & Secretary | ||||
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | Press Release dated June 30, 2015 |