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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) April 16, 2002
PRIME HOSPITALITY CORP.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
COMMISSION FILE NO. 1-6869
DELAWARE 22-2640625
(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS employer
incorporation or organization) identification no.)
700 ROUTE 46 EAST, FAIFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07004
(address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (973)882-1010
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Item 5. Other Events
On April 29, 2002, Prime Hospitality Corp. completed the issuance of
$200 Million 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2012 and the related consent
solicitation representing 99.8% of its outstanding 9 -3/4% Senior Subordinated
Notes Due 2007.
Item 7. Exhibits
99.1 Press release, dated April 16, 2002, with respect to the proposed
offering.
99.2 Press release, dated April 17, 2002, with respect to the commencement
of the tender offer and consent solicitation.
99.3 Press release, dated April 30, 2002, with respect to the completion of
the issuance and related consent solicitation.
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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.
PRIME HOSPITALITY CORP.
Date: May 6, 2002 By: /s/ A. F. Petrocelli
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A. F. Petrocelli
President and Chief Executive
Officer
Date: May 6, 2002 By: /s/ Douglas Vicari
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Douglas Vicari
Sr.Vice
President and Chief Financial
Officer
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