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): February 27, 1998
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The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania 0-19517 23-2835229
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(State or other juris- (Commission (IRS Employer
diction of incorporation) File No.) Identification No.)
2801 East Market Street
York, Pennsylvania 17402
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (717) 757-7660
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On February 27, 1998, The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (the "Company") entered into
an Employment Agreement with Heywood Wilansky (the "Agreement"). The Agreement,
effective as of February 1, 1998, extended the term of Mr. Wilansky's employment
with the Company through January 31, 2003 unless sooner terminated in accordance
with the Agreement. The terms of Mr. Wilansky's employment are as set forth in
the Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.
Not applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit 99 Employment Agreement between The Bon-Ton Stores,
Inc. and Heywood Wilansky dated February 27, 1998
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SIGNATURE
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 Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
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(Registrant)
Date: March 26, 1998
By: /s/ James H. Baireuther
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James H. Baireuther,
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer and Chief Accounting Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description Method of Filing
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99 Employment Agreement between The Bon-Ton Filed electronically herewith.
Stores, Inc. and Heywood Wilansky dated February
27, 1998
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