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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 30, 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
As previously reported, on August 24, 2000, Crown Central Petroleum
Corporation (CNPa and CNPb on the American Stock Exchange) invited Apex Oil
Company to present a definitive proposal for the acquisition of Crown. Crown's
Board of Directors has on two prior occasions extended the time for Apex to
commence its proposal.
On November 30, 2000, Crown announced that it is discussing the Company's
strategic alternatives with Rosemore, Inc. and with Apex, the two stockholders
with the largest voting positions in the Company.
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Item 7(c) EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press Release dated November 30, 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 30, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. Description
99 Press Release dated November 30, 2000
