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): November 21, 2013
THE BON-TON STORES, INC. |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
Pennsylvania | 0-19517 | 23-2835229 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation) | (Commission File
Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
2801 E. Market Street, York, Pennsylvania 17402 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
717-757-7660
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, If Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On November 21, 2013, The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. issued a press release announcing its results of operations and financial condition for the third fiscal quarter ended November 2, 2013 and discussing its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending February 1, 2014. The full text of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release issued November 21, 2013 regarding financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended November 2, 2013 and discussing earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending February 1, 2014.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| | The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. | |
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| | By: | /s/ Keith E. Plowman | |
| | | Keith E. Plowman |
| | | Executive Vice President—Chief Financial Officer |
| | | (Principal Financial Officer) |
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Dated: | November 21, 2013 | | | |
