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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K/A
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
September 11, 2002
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.)
Two Paragon Drive
Montvale, New Jersey 07645
(Address of principal executive offices)
(201) 573-9700
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed herewith:
Exhibit No. Description
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16.2 Letter, dated September 23, 2002, from
Deloitte & Touche LLP to the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
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.
Dated: September 24, 2002
THE GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC
TEA COMPANY, INC.
By: /s/ William P. Costantini
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William P. Costantini,
Senior Vice President,
General Counsel
& Secretary