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
April 24, 2007
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 8.01 Other Events
On April 24, 2007, the Company issued a press release announcing that it
was engaged in negotiations for the potential sale of its operations in the
Midwest. The Company cited unsatisfactory operating trends in that market, and
the need to devote resources to its expanding Northeast core business, as the
reasons for the action. A copy of the April 24, 2007 press release is attached
hereto as an Exhibit 99.1.
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed herewith:
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated April 24, 2007
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: April 24, 2007
THE GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA COMPANY, INC.
By: /s/ Allan Richards
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Allan Richards, Senior Vice President,
Human Resources, Labor Relations, Legal Services
& Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press release dated April 24, 2007