1 ================================================================================ 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) July 17, 1996 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, FAIRFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07004 (address of principal executive offices) (zip code) REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (201)882-1010 ================================================================================ 2 Item 5. Other Events On July 17, 1996, Prime Hospitality Corp. announced its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 1996. See Exhibit 99.1. Item 7. Exhibits 99.1 Press Release, dated July 17, 1996, with respect to earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 1996. 3 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 therunto duly authorized. PRIME HOSPITALITY CORP. Date: July 17, 1996 By: /s/ David A. Simon ------------------ David A. Simon, President and Chief Executive Officer Date: July 17, 1996 By: /s/ John M. Elwood ------------------ John M. Elwood, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer -2- 4 EXHIBIT INDEX ------------- Exhibit 99.1 Press Release, dated July 17, 1996, with respect to earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 1996.