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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 15, 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 16, 2003, The Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. issued a press
release announcing that it executed an Agreement and Plan of Merger with The
Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. and Elder Acquisition Corp. Copies of the agreement 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 Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated September 15, 2003, by and among
The Elder-Beerman Stores Corp., The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. and Elder
Acquisition Corp.
2.2 List briefly identifying the contents of all omitted schedules to
the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated September 15, 2003, by and
among The Elder-Beerman Stores Corp., The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. and
Elder Acquisition Corp.
99.1 Press release, dated September 16, 2003 (incorporated by reference to
the press release filed under cover of Schedule 14D-9 by The
Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. on September 16, 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. A list briefly identifying the
contents of all omitted schedules to Exhibit 2.1 has been filed as Exhibit 2.2
hereto.
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 16, 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 September 15, 2003, by and among The
Elder-Beerman Stores Corp., The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. and Elder Acquisition
Corp.
2.2 List briefly identifying the contents of all omitted schedules to the
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated September 15, 2003, by and among The
Elder-Beerman Stores Corp., The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. and Elder Acquisition
Corp.
99.1 Press release, dated September 16, 2003 (incorporated by reference to the
press release filed under cover of Schedule 14D-9 by The Elder-Beerman
Stores Corp. on September 16, 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. A list briefly identifying the
contents of all omitted schedules to Exhibit 2.1 has been filed as Exhibit 2.2
hereto.