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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): June 26, 2003
THE ELDER-BEERMAN STORES CORP.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Ohio 0-02788 31-0271980
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
3155 El-Bee Road
Dayton, Ohio 45439
(Address, including Zip Code, of Principal Executive Offices)
937-296-2700
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REQUIRED FD DISCLOSURE.
On June 26, 2003, The Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. issued a press release
announcing the execution of an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Wright
Holdings, Inc. and Wright Sub, Inc. The text of the release is attached as
Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K, and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated June 25, 2003, by and
among The Elder-Beerman Stores Corp., Wright Holdings, Inc.
and Wright Sub, Inc.
99.1 Press release, dated June 26, 2003.
The schedules attached to Exhibit 2.1 have been omitted pursuant to
Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. Copies of these schedules will be provided to
the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
THE ELDER-BEERMAN STORES CORP.
Date: June 26, 2003 By: /s/ Edward A. Tomechko
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Name: Edward A. Tomechko
Title: Executive Vice President - Chief
Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Exhibit Description
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2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated June 25, 2003, by and among The
Elder-Beerman Stores Corp., Wright Holdings, Inc. and Wright Sub, Inc.
99.1 Press release, dated June 26, 2003.