SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISION
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): October 7, 1996
PATHMARK STORES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware 1-5287 22-2879612
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File No.) Identification No.)
incorporation)
301 Blair Road. P. O. Box 5301, Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095-0315
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (908) 499-3000
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The Exhibit Index Appears On Page 3
Item 5 Other Events
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The registrant today announced that its Board of Directors has named James
Donald, formerly the Senior Vice President and Manager of the Eastern Division
of Safeway, Inc., as its Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.
Reference is made to Exhibit 99 hereto, the press release of the registrant
announcing Mr. Donald's naming.
EXHIBITS
Designation Description Method of Filing
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Exhibit 99 News release of registrant, dated Filed with this Report.
October 7, 1996
SIGNATURES
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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 on the date indicated.
PATHMARK STORES, INC.
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(Registrant)
Date: October 7, 1996 By: Marc A. Strassler
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Marc A. Strassler
Vice President
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Designation Description Page
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Exhibit 99 News Release of registrant, dated 4
October 7, 1996, announcing the
naming of James Donald as registrant's
new Chairman, President and Chief
Executive Officer
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