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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
December 3, 2001
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)
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Item 5. Other events.
On December 4, 2001, The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc.
commenced the offer of $225 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes
to be issued as set forth in a prospectus supplement dated December 3, 2001 (the
"Prospectus Supplement"). The Prospectus Supplement is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed herewith:
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Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Prospectus Supplement dated December 3, 2001
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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: December 4, 2001
THE GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA
COMPANY, INC.
By: /s/ William P. Costantini
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William P. Costantini
Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Prospectus Supplement dated December 3, 2001