================================================================================ 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 March 13, 2000 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) THE GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA COMPANY, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 1-4141 13-1890974 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission file number) (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 2 Paragon Drive, Montvale, New Jersey 07645 (Address of principal executive offices) (201) 573-9700 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) None (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ================================================================================ Item 5. Other events. On March 13, 2000, The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. announced a program to develop a state-of-the-art supply chain and business operations technology system. Copies of the press releases are attached hereto as Exhibit 99. Item 7. Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed herewith: Exhibit No. Description (99) Press Releases dated March 13, 2000 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. Dated: March 24, 2000 THE GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA COMPANY, INC. By: /s/ Robert G. Ulrich ----------------------------------- Robert G. Ulrich General Counsel and Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description (99) Press Releases dated March 13, 2000