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UNITED STATES
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
November 4, 2004 (November 4, 2004)
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
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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 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of
Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
On November 4, 2004, the Company issued a press release announcing that
Brian C. Piwek will be promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of the
Company, effective November 15, 2004. Mr. Piwek will report to Christian W. E.
Haub, who as of November 15, 2004, will resign as President, but will continue
to serve as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. A copy of the
November 4, 2004, press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed herewith:
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated November 4, 2004
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: November 4, 2004
THE GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA COMPANY, INC.
By: /s/ Mitchell P. Goldstein
Mitchell P. Goldstein, Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press release dated November 4, 2004
NEWS
The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc.
2 Paragon Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645
Investor Contact: William J. Moss
Vice President, Treasurer
(201) 571-4019
Press Contact: Richard De Santa
Vice President, Corporate Affairs
A&P Announces Organization Structure, Executive Promotions
MONTVALE, NJ - (November 4, 2004) - The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company,
Inc. (A&P)(NYSE:GAP) today announced a new organization that will combine
corporate and U.S. operating management in a unified structure. The Company also
announced key senior executive appointments aligned with the formation of the
new structure.
Brian Piwek will be promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of the
Company, reporting to Christian Haub, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer. Mr. Piwek joined A&P in 1997 as Vice Chairman of its Canadian Company,
and became Chief Executive Officer of A&P Canada in 2000, leading the turnaround
and successful development of that business. In 2002, he came to the U.S. as
President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company's previous U.S. business
unit, where he directed the initial phase of the turnaround of those operations.
Commenting on Mr. Piwek's promotion, Mr. Haub said, "Through Brian's leadership,
we have stabilized our results in the U.S., defined strategies to revitalize our
customer offer, and created the optimal management organization to execute those
strategies going forward. I will continue working closely with him in our new
structure as he drives the ongoing improvement of our U.S. business; and also
directly with Eric Claus, President and CEO of A&P Canada, as he leads us to the
next level of development in Ontario."
The Company also announced that Mitchell P. Goldstein, Chief Financial Officer,
will be promoted to Executive Vice President, reporting to Mr. Haub. Mr.
Goldstein joined A&P in 2000 as Senior Vice President, Finance and Treasurer,
and was appointed Chief Financial Officer in 2002.
"Mitch has played a critical role over the past two years in managing and
preserving our Company's financial position and liquidity," Mr. Haub said. "In
addition to Finance responsibility, he will work with me, Brian Piwek and Eric
Claus on strategic planning, business analysis, budgeting and cost management
for the U.S. and Canadian operations."
Founded in 1859, A&P, one of the nation's first supermarket chains, is today
among North America's largest. The Company operates 633 stores in 10 states, the
District of Columbia and Ontario, Canada under the following trade names: A&P,
Waldbaum's, The Food Emporium, Super Foodmart, Super Fresh, Farmer Jack,
Sav-A-Center, Dominion, The Barn Markets, Food Basics and Ultra Food & Drug.
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