SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): August 21, 2002
PRIME HOSPITALITY CORP.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-6869 22-2640625
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
700 Route 46 East Fairfield, New Jersey 07004
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(973) 882-1010
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 5. Other Events.
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On August 21, 2002, Prime Hospitality Corp. redeemed all of its outstanding
9 1/4% First Mortgage Notes Due 2006.
Item 7. Exhibits.
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99.1 Press Release, dated August 22, 2002, with respect to the redemption
of Prime Hospitality Corp.'s 9 1/4 % First Mortgage Notes Due 2006.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
PRIME HOSPITALITY CORP.
(Registrant)
Date: August 22, 2002
By: /s/ Douglas W. Vicari
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Name: Douglas W. Vicari
Title: Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and
Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 Press Release, dated August 22, 2002, with respect to the redemption
of Prime Hospitality Corp.'s 9 1/4 % First Mortgage Notes Due 2006.