UNITED STATES
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: January 7, 2005
Date of Earliest Event Reported: January 7, 2005
The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Pennsylvania 1-3381 23-0962915
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer ID number)
incorporation or organization) File No.)
3111 W. Allegheny Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19132
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
215-430-9000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed from last report)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Principal Officers
On January 7, 2005, George Babich, Jr., former President, resigned from the
Company to pursue other opportunities.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
THE PEP BOYS - MANNY, MOE & JACK
By: /s/ Harry F. Yanowitz
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Harry F. Yanowitz
Chief Financial Officer
Date: January 7, 2005
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