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FORM 8-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 1, 2000
CROWN CENTRAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland 1-1059 52-0550682
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
One North Charles Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:(410)539-7400
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Item 5. Other Events
On November 1, 2000, Crown Central Petroleum Corporation (CNPa and
CNPb on the American Stock Exchange) announced that it had granted Apex
Oil Company a 30 day extension of the deadline for Apex to commence an
all-cash tender offer for the acquisition of Crown. Crown previously
announced that the September 29, 2000 Apex deadline would be extended
until October 31, 2000 to enable Apex to complete its due diligence.
Crown's special committee of its Board of Directors granted the
extension to permit further discussions and negotiations in connection
with Apex's proposal to acquire Crown. The extension is conditioned upon
reasonable progress being made throughout the extension period. Apex, a
Missouri corporation, owns approximately 14.7% of Crown's Class A common
stock and 3.5% of Crown's Class B common stock.
Item 7(c) EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press Release dated November 1, 2000
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
CROWN CENTRAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By: /s/ John E. Wheeler, Jr.
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Name: John E. Wheeler, Jr.
Title: Executive Vice President --
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: November 1, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. Description
99 Press Release dated November 1, 2000
