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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): September 12, 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 September 12, 2003, The Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. issued a press
release announcing that it executed Amendment No. 2 to Agreement and Plan of
Merger with Wright Holdings, Inc. and Wright Sub, Inc. Copies of the amendment
and press release are filed as Exhibits 2.1 and 99.1 to this Form 8-K, and are
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
2.1 Amendment No. 2 to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated September 12,
2003, by and among The Elder-Beerman Stores Corp., Wright Holdings,
Inc. and Wright Sub, Inc.
99.1 Press release, dated September 12, 2003 (incorporated by reference to
the press release filed under cover of Schedule 14A by The
Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. on September 12, 2003).
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: September 12, 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 Amendment No. 2 to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated September 12, 2003,
by and among The Elder-Beerman Stores Corp., Wright Holdings, Inc. and
Wright Sub, Inc.
99.1 Press release, dated September 12, 2003 (incorporated by reference to the
press release filed under cover of Schedule 14A by The Elder-Beerman
Stores Corp. on September 12, 2003).