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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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 5, 1997 (August 5,
1997)
MARSH SUPERMARKETS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Indiana 000-01532 35-0918179
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
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9800 Crosspoint Boulevard, Indianapolis, Indiana 46256-3350
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (317) 594-2100
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events
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See attached press release.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibit:
99 Press Release dated August 5, 1997.
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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.
MARSH SUPERMARKETS, INC.
Date: August 5, 1997 By: /s/ Douglas W. Dougherty
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Douglas W. Dougherty
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
No. Exhibit
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99 Press Release dated August 5, 1997.
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EXHIBIT 99
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
MARSH SUPERMARKETS, INC. ANNOUNCES CONSUMMATION OF
OFFERING OF $150 MILLION SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES
Indianapolis, IN, August 5, 1997
Marsh Supermarkets, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARSA and MARSB) announces that it
has consummated the sale of $150 million in aggregate principal amount of
8 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007.
The offering was made by means of an offering memorandum to
institutional investors pursuant to Rule 144A and other exemptions under the
Securities Act of 1933. Proceeds of the offering will be used to repay senior
unsecured indebtedness and amounts outstanding under revolving credit
facilities, and for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures.
The Notes offered have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933
and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an
applicable exemption from registration under federal and state securities laws.
