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 21, 1996
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(February 21, 1996)
Ames Department Stores, Inc.
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(Exact Name of Registrant As Specified In 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)
(860) 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 3
Page 1 of 7 (Including Exhibits)
Item 5: OTHER EVENTS
Beginning on February 21, 1996, 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 25, 1997 ("Fiscal 1996"). 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 in April, 1996 for the fiscal
year ended January 27, 1996 ("Fiscal 1995"). 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 1996, 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
Exhibit: 20 Fiscal 1996 Summary Financial Plan
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Exhibit Page No.
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20 Fiscal 1996 Summary Financial Plan 5
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 20, 1996 By: /s/ Joseph R. Ettore
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Joseph R. Ettore
President, Director, and
Chief Executive Officer
Dated: February 20, 1996 By: /s/ John F. Burtelow
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John F. Burtelow
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: February 20, 1996 By: /s/ William C. Najdecki
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William C. Najdecki
Senior Vice President,
Finance