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): February 27, 2007
PATHMARK STORES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | | 001-05287 | | 22-2879612 |
(State or other jurisdiction | | (Commission | | (IRS Employer |
of incorporation) | | File Number) | | Identification Number) |
200 Milik Street
Carteret, New Jersey 07008
(Address and zip code of principal executive offices)
(732) 499-3000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On February 27, 2007, Pathmark Stores, Inc. (“Pathmark”) issued a press release announcing that it is engaged in negotiations to be acquired by The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (“A&P”) at a possible price of $12.50 per share of Pathmark common stock to be paid in cash and A&P common stock. No final agreement has been reached and there can be no assurance that any such agreement will be reached. If a final agreement is reached, it will be subject to a number of uncertainties and conditions. Among such conditions would be shareholder and regulatory approvals, including Federal and State antitrust clearances.
The press release appearing as Exhibit 99.1 is not filed but is furnished hereby and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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| 99.1 | Press release dated February 27, 2007. |
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SIGNATURE
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.
| PATHMARK STORES, INC. | |
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Dated: February 27, 2007 | By: | /s/ Marc A. Strassler | |
| Name: | Marc A. Strassler |
| Title: | Senior Vice President and General Counsel |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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| 99.1 | Press release dated February 27, 2007. |
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