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 16, 1995
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(February 16, 1995)
Ames Department Stores, Inc.
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(Exact Name of Registrant As Specified In Its Charter)
Delaware
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(State Or Other Jurisdiction Of Incorporation)
1-5380 04-2269444
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
2418 Main Street; Rocky Hill, Connecticut 06067-0801
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(Address Of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(203) 257-2000
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
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(Former Name Or Former Address, If Changed Since Last Report)
Exhibit Index on Page 4
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ITEM 5: OTHER EVENTS
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Beginning on February 16, 1995, Ames Department Stores, Inc. (the
"Company") will distribute to its banks and other lenders,
principal trade vendors and factors, summaries of its financial
plan (referred to herein as the "Plan") for the fiscal year ending
January 27, 1996 ("Fiscal 1995"). The Plan is attached hereto as
Exhibit 20 and is incorporated by reference herein.
The Company is distributing the Plan to its banks and other
lenders, principal trade vendors and factors to facilitate their
credit analyses. The Plan SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON FOR ANY OTHER
PURPOSE and should be read in conjunction with the Company's Form
10-K to be filed for the fiscal year ended January 28, 1995
("Fiscal 1994"). The Plan is being reported publicly solely
because it is being distributed to a large number of the Company's
vendors for purposes of their credit analyses. Although the
Company is publicly reporting the Plan and currently expects to
continue reporting its monthly results during Fiscal 1995, the
Company does not believe it is obligated to provide such
information indefinitely, other than as required by applicable
regulations, and may cease making such disclosures and updates at
any time. Moreover, the Company does not believe that it is
obligated to update the Plan to reflect subsequent events or
developments.
The Plan was not prepared with a view toward compliance with the
guidelines established by the American Institute of Certified
Public Accountants or the rules and regulations of the Securities
and Exchange Commission regarding financial projections. While
presented with numerical specificity, the Plan is based upon a
variety of assumptions that may not be realized and is subject to
significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and
contingencies, many of which are beyond the Company's control.
Consequently, the Plan should not be regarded as a representation
or warranty by the Company, or any other person, that the
forecasts contained therein will be realized. Actual results may
vary materially from those presented in the Plan.
ITEM 7: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
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Exhibit: 20 Fiscal 1995 Summary Financial Plan
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Exhibit Page No.
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20 Fiscal 1995 Summary Financial Plan 5
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
AMES DEPARTMENT STORES, INC.
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Registrant
Dated: February 16, 1995 By: /s/ Joseph R. Ettore
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Joseph R. Ettore
President, Director, and
Chief Executive Officer
Dated: February 16, 1995 By: /s/ John F. Burtelow
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John F. Burtelow
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: February 16, 1995 By: /s/ William C. Najdecki
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William C. Najdecki
Senior Vice President,
Chief Accounting Officer
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