PENN TRAFFIC CO
10-Q, 1995-12-12
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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                            WASHINGTON, D.C.   20549

                                    FORM 10-Q


              [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
                     OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


                 For the Quarterly Period Ended October 28, 1995


                                       OR


              [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
                     OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                  For the Transition Period from            to
                                                 ----------    ----------

                          Commission file number 1-9930

                            THE PENN TRAFFIC COMPANY
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


            Delaware                                  25-0716800
    (State of incorporation)             (IRS Employer Identification No.)

  1200 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse, NY                    13209
(Address of principal executive offices)              (Zip Code)

                                 (315) 453-7284
                               (Telephone number)


     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.



                                YES  X .  NO    .
                                    ---      ---

           Common stock, par value $1.25 per share: 10,839,349 shares
                       outstanding as of December 1, 1995



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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.  Financial Statements
                            THE PENN TRAFFIC COMPANY
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                                    UNAUDITED
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

(All dollar amounts in thousands,
     except per share data)
                                      THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED        THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
                                    OCTOBER 28,   OCTOBER 29,    OCTOBER 28,    OCTOBER 29,
                                       1995          1994           1995           1994
                                   ----------     ----------     ----------     ----------
<S>                                <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>
TOTAL REVENUES                     $  844,619     $  828,064     $2,588,876     $2,473,792

COST AND OPERATING EXPENSES:
   Cost of sales (including
     buying and occupancy
     costs)                           651,972        639,939      2,000,278      1,914,327
   Selling and administrative
     expenses                         163,010        151,854        492,012        447,406
   Unusual item (Note 6)                                             65,237
                                   ----------     ----------     ----------     ----------

OPERATING INCOME                       29,637         36,271         31,349        112,059
   Interest expense                    33,406         28,626         99,434         86,417
                                   ----------     ----------     ----------     ----------

(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES,
     EXTRAORDINARY ITEM AND
     CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE
     IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE           (3,769)         7,645        (68,085)        25,642
   Benefit (provision) for
     income taxes                       3,419         (2,868)        16,160        (11,741)
                                   ----------     ----------     ----------     ----------

(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY
     ITEM AND CUMULATIVE EFFECT
     OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING
     PRINCIPLE                           (350)         4,777        (51,925)        13,901
   Extraordinary item (net of
     tax benefit)  (Note 4)                              (58)                       (3,025)
                                   ----------     ----------     ----------     ----------

(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE CUMULATIVE
     EFFECT OF CHANGE IN
     ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE                (350)         4,719        (51,925)        10,876
   Cumulative effect of
     change in accounting
     principle (net of tax
     benefit)  (Note 5)                                                             (5,790)
                                   ----------     ----------     ----------     ----------

NET (LOSS) INCOME APPLICABLE
     TO COMMON STOCK               $     (350)    $    4,719     $  (51,925)    $    5,086
                                   ----------     ----------     ----------     ----------
                                   ----------     ----------     ----------     ----------

PER SHARE DATA:
   (Loss) income before
     extraordinary item and
     cumulative effect of
     change in accounting
     principle                     $     (.03)    $      .43     $    (4.78)    $     1.25
   Extraordinary item                                   (.01)                         (.27)
   Cumulative effect of change
     in accounting principle                                                          (.52)
                                   ----------     ----------     ----------     ----------
   Net (loss) income               $     (.03)    $      .42     $    (4.78)    $      .46
                                   ----------     ----------     ----------     ----------
                                   ----------     ----------     ----------     ----------

   Average number of common
     shares outstanding            10,867,977     11,178,910     10,861,394     11,169,814
</TABLE>

See Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.


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                            THE PENN TRAFFIC COMPANY
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(All dollar amounts in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                    UNAUDITED
                                                OCTOBER 28, 1995   JANUARY 28, 1995
                                                ----------------   ----------------
<S>                                             <C>                <C>
     ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash and short-term investments                 $   41,318          $   46,519
  Accounts and notes receivable
     (less allowance for doubtful accounts
      of $2,410 and $1,374, respectively)             76,069              81,967
  Inventories (Note 3)                               389,791             385,968
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets           15,539              10,913
                                                  ----------          ----------
     Total Current Assets                            522,717             525,367

NONCURRENT ASSETS:
  Capital leases - net                               122,410             127,748
  Property, plant and equipment - net                639,848             600,797
  Intangible assets - net                            431,629             451,897
  Other assets and deferred charges - net             84,457              88,157
                                                  ----------          ----------
                                                  $1,801,061          $1,793,966
                                                  ----------          ----------
                                                  ----------          ----------

     LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Current maturities of long-term debt            $    3,855          $    4,118
  Current portion of obligations
     under capital leases                             10,783               9,962
  Trade accounts and drafts payable                  222,056             209,890
  Payroll and other accrued liabilities               83,533              79,434
  Accrued interest expense                            19,157              30,686
  Payroll taxes and other taxes payable               12,501              19,582
  Deferred income taxes                               27,384              27,384
                                                  ----------          ----------
     Total Current Liabilities                       379,269             381,056

NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Long-term debt                                   1,214,903           1,136,302
  Obligations under capital leases                   122,952             126,894
  Deferred income taxes                               58,292              73,598
  Other noncurrent liabilities                        44,771              43,189
                                                  ----------          ----------
     Total Liabilities                             1,820,187           1,761,039
                                                  ----------          ----------

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
  Preferred Stock - authorized 10,000,000
     shares at $1.00 par value; none issued
  Common Stock - authorized 30,000,000
     shares at $1.25 par value; 10,872,049
     shares and 10,846,701 shares
     issued, respectively                             13,589              13,558
  Capital in excess of par value                     179,436             179,165
  Retained deficit                                  (208,404)           (149,681)
  Minimum pension liability adjustment                  (356)               (356)
  Unearned compensation                               (2,917)             (9,759)
  Treasury stock, at cost                               (474)
                                                  ----------          ----------
     Total Shareholders' Equity                      (19,126)             32,927
                                                  ----------          ----------
                                                  $1,801,061          $1,793,966
                                                  ----------          ----------
                                                  ----------          ----------
</TABLE>

See Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.


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                            THE PENN TRAFFIC COMPANY
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                                    UNAUDITED

(All dollar amounts in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                  THIRTY-NINE         THIRTY-NINE
                                                  WEEKS ENDED         WEEKS ENDED
                                               OCTOBER 28, 1995    OCTOBER 29, 1994
                                               ----------------    ----------------
<S>                                            <C>                 <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
     Net (loss) income                            $  (51,925)         $    5,086
     Adjustments to reconcile
       net (loss) income
       to net cash provided by (used in)
       operating activities:
          Cumulative effect of change in
            accounting principle                                           5,790
          Depreciation and amortization               55,610              54,133
          Amortization of intangibles                 12,489              10,999
          Write-off of fixed assets                   16,416
          Write-off of intangible assets              32,809
          Deferred tax benefit                       (13,313)
          Other - net                                (14,148)             (9,071)
     Net change in assets and liabilities:
       Accounts receivable and prepaid expenses        2,847             (13,449)
       Inventories                                    (3,823)            (37,736)
       Accounts payable and accrued expenses         (12,784)             (5,468)
       Deferred charges and other assets               1,052               3,233
                                                  ----------          ----------

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES             25,230              13,517
                                                  ----------          ----------

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
     Capital expenditures                           (102,004)            (71,342)
     Other - net                                         502               1,032
                                                  ----------          ----------

NET CASH (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES             (101,502)            (70,310)
                                                  ----------          ----------

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
     Increase in long-term debt                                          100,000
     Payments to settle long-term debt                (2,462)            (60,843)
     Borrowings of revolver debt                     452,200             381,400
     Payment of revolver debt                       (371,400)           (381,400)
     Reduction of capital lease obligations           (6,972)             (6,400)
     Payment of debt issuance costs                     (168)             (2,482)
     Purchase of treasury stock                         (474)
     Other - net                                         347                 128
                                                  ----------          ----------

NET CASH PROVIDED BY
     FINANCING ACTIVITIES                             71,071              30,403
                                                  ----------          ----------

(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS               (5,201)            (26,390)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT
     BEGINNING OF PERIOD                              46,519              82,467
                                                  ----------          ----------

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD        $   41,318          $   56,077
                                                  ----------          ----------
                                                  ----------          ----------
</TABLE>

See Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.


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                            THE PENN TRAFFIC COMPANY
               NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                    UNAUDITED

NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have
been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for
interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule
10-01 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the
information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles
for complete financial statements.

     The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily an
indication of results to be expected for the year.  In the opinion of
management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results are
included for the interim periods, and all such adjustments are normal and
recurring.  These unaudited interim financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes
contained in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January
28, 1995.

     Net (loss) income per share of common stock is based on the average number
of shares and equivalents, as applicable, of common stock outstanding during
each period.  Fully diluted (loss) income per share is not presented for each of
the periods since conversion of the Company's shares under option would be anti-
dilutive or the reduction from primary (loss) income per share is less than
three percent.

     In January 1995, the Company acquired 45 supermarkets from American Stores
Company formerly operated under the Acme trade name.  Results for the quarter
and 39 weeks ended October 28, 1995 include the results for 29 of these acquired
Acme stores that the Company intends to continue to operate.



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NOTE 2 - SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

(In thousands of dollars)          Third Quarter       Thirty-nine Weeks
                                   -------------       -----------------
<S>                                <C>                 <C>
FISCAL 1996

  Operating Income                 $     29,637         $     96,586 *

  Unusual Item                                                65,237

  Depreciation and Amortization          22,347               68,099

  LIFO Provision                            858                1,717 *

  Cash Interest Expense                  32,334               96,219

  * Excludes the effect of the unusual item.

FISCAL 1995

  Operating Income                 $     36,271         $    112,059

  Depreciation and Amortization          21,887               65,132

  LIFO Provision                                                 450

  Cash Interest Expense                  27,554               83,363
</TABLE>


NOTE 3 - INVENTORIES

     If the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method had been used by the Company,
inventories would have been $20,237,000 and $17,145,000 higher than reported at
October 28, 1995 and January 28, 1995, respectively.


NOTE 4 - EXTRAORDINARY ITEM

     During the third quarter ended October 29, 1994, the Company had an
extraordinary charge of $0.1 million (net of income tax benefit).  The
extraordinary charge for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 1994 was $3.0
million (net of $2.1 million income tax benefit).  This extraordinary charge
relates to the early retirement of debt.


NOTE 5 - CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE

     Effective January 30, 1994, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 112, "Employers' Accounting for Postemployment
Benefits" ("SFAS 112").  SFAS 112 requires employers to recognize the obligation
to provide postemployment benefits on an accrual basis if certain conditions are
met.  The Company's postemployment benefits covered by SFAS 112 are primarily
disability related claims covering indemnity and medical payments.  The
obligation for these claims is measured using actuarial techniques and
assumptions including appropriate discount rates.  The cumulative effect of the
change in accounting principle determined as of January 30, 1994 reduced net
income by $5.8 million (net of $4.1 million income tax benefit) in the fiscal
year ended January 28, 1995.


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NOTE 6 - UNUSUAL ITEM

     During the second quarter of Fiscal 1996, the Company recorded an unusual
item (charge) of $65.2 million.  The Company also recorded a tax benefit of
$13.3 million in connection with this charge.  At October 28, 1995, the
components of this unusual item are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                         ($ millions)
                                                         ------------
<S>                                              <C>     <C>
  Loss from closure of stand alone
    general merchandise business (Harts)

       - Write-off of goodwill                    $32.8
       - Write-off of fixed assets                  8.4
       - Wind-down costs
         (principally inventory markdowns)          9.4      $50.6
                                                  -----
  Obsolete equipment write-off,
    cost of expense reduction program
    and increase in closed store reserve                      14.6
                                                             -----

  Total                                                      $65.2
                                                             -----
                                                             -----
</TABLE>

CLOSURE OF STAND ALONE GENERAL MERCHANDISE BUSINESS (HARTS)

     During the second quarter of Fiscal 1996, the Company decided to close 11
of its 15 remaining stand alone general merchandise stores (Harts) in Ohio.
These 11 stores generated approximately $50 million of revenues or about 1.4% of
the Company's annual revenues.  The Company currently expects that the remaining
four Harts stores will be converted to the Company's "Big Bear Plus" format.  As
a result of the decision to close the 11 Harts stores and convert the remaining
four stores, during the second quarter ended July 29, 1995, the Company recorded
an unusual item (charge).  At October 28, 1995, the amount of this charge is
$50.6 million.  This charge specifically relates to the write-off of goodwill
($32.8 million), the write-off of fixed assets ($8.4 million) and store closing
costs consisting principally of inventory markdowns ($9.4 million).  These
amounts reflect an adjustment made in the third quarter of Fiscal 1996 reducing
the charge for store closing costs consisting principally of inventory markdowns
by $2.4 million, as a result of the event described below.

     In October 1995, the Company engaged a third party to liquidate the assets
of nine of the 11 Harts stores to be closed.  The Company retains ownership of
the assets of the 11 Harts stores to be closed until the process of closing
those stores is completed (expected to be by the end of the Company's current
fiscal year, February 3, 1996.)  The Company expects that this program will
generate net cash proceeds of approximately $15 million, most of which was
received by Penn Traffic in the third quarter of Fiscal 1996.  These funds will
be used for debt retirement.

     When the liquidation is completed, the Company expects to realize an
approximate annual impact of an increase in operating income of $2.0 million, a
reduction of interest expense of between $1.2 million to $1.5 million, and an
increase in net income of $2.0 million.


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NOTE 6 - UNUSUAL ITEM (CONTINUED)

OTHER CHARGES

     The unusual item also includes $14.6 million in connection with the
noncash write-off of certain fixed assets which the Company determined during
the second quarter that it will no longer utilize in its business ($8.0
million), costs incurred in connection with the implementation of the
Company's expense reduction programs ($4.0 million), and an increase in the
Company's closed store reserve ($2.6 million).  These amounts reflect
adjustments made in the third quarter of Fiscal 1996 increasing the charge for
costs incurred in connection with the implementation of the Company's expense
reduction programs by $2.0 million and increasing the Company's closed store
reserve by $0.4 million.

     The noncash portion of the unusual item is approximately $57.5 million and
the cash portion is approximately $7.7 million.  All costs related to the
unusual item are expected to be incurred by February 1996 with the exception of
certain facility carrying costs (primarily lease payments) for stores to be
closed.  The last scheduled lease payment will occur in 2001.  The accrued
expense amount relating to the unusual item was $14.6 million at October 28,
1995.


NOTE 7 - INVESTMENT

     EQUITY INTEREST IN THE GRAND UNION COMPANY

     In July 1989, Penn Traffic through its limited partnership investment in
Grand Acquisition Company, L.P. ("GAC, L.P."), acquired an indirect ownership
interest in approximately 24.3% of the outstanding common stock of Grand Union
Holdings Corporation (formerly named GND Holdings Corporation) ("Holdings")
which was the corporate parent of The Grand Union Company ("Grand Union").

     The Company accounted for its investment in Grand Union under the equity
method.  The investment was recorded originally at a cost of $18,250,000.  The
carrying value of the investment was reduced to zero as of February 2, 1991.

     On January 25, 1995, Grand Union filed a voluntary petition for
reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code with the
United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware (the "Bankruptcy Court").
On February 16, 1995, Holdings filed a voluntary Chapter 11 petition in the
Bankruptcy Court.  Penn Traffic's equity interest in Holdings became worthless
as a result of these bankruptcy proceedings, and, on March 24, 1995 Penn
Traffic's limited partnership interest in GAC, L.P. was redeemed for nominal
consideration.


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ITEM 2.   MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
          RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

THIRTEEN WEEKS ("THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 1996") AND THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED OCTOBER
28, 1995 COMPARED TO THIRTEEN WEEKS ("THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 1995")  AND THIRTY-
NINE WEEKS ENDED OCTOBER 29, 1994


     The following table sets forth statement of operations components expressed
as a percentage of total revenues for Third Quarter Fiscal 1996 and Third
Quarter Fiscal 1995 and for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 1995 and
October 29, 1994, respectively:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                           Third Quarter Ended   Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
                         OCTOBER 28, October 29, OCTOBER 28, October 29,
                            1995        1994        1995        1994
                         ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
<S>                      <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>
Total revenues               100.0%     100.0%       100.0%     100.0%
Gross profit (1)              22.8       22.7         22.7       22.6
Selling and administrative
  expenses                    19.3       18.3         19.0       18.1
Unusual item                                           2.5
Operating income               3.5        4.4          1.2        4.5
Interest expense               4.0        3.5          3.8        3.5
(Loss) income before
  income taxes,
  extraordinary item
  and cumulative effect of
  change in accounting
  principle                   (0.5)       0.9         (2.6)       1.0
Net (loss) income              0.0        0.6         (2.0)       0.2
</TABLE>


(1) Total revenues less cost of sales.


     Total revenues for Third Quarter Fiscal 1996 increased to $844.6 million
from $828.1 million in Third Quarter Fiscal 1995.  Total revenues for the
thirty-nine week period ended October 28, 1995 increased to $2.59 billion from
$2.47 billion for the thirty-nine week period ended October 29, 1994.  The
increase in total revenues is the result of the increase in retail supermarket
sales resulting from the acquisition of 45 former Acme stores in January 1995.
Wholesale supermarket sales decreased in Third Quarter Fiscal 1996 to $101.1
million from Third Quarter Fiscal 1995 sales of $109.0 million and decreased to
$304.8 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 1995 from $329.2
million for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 1994.  Same store sales for
Third Quarter Fiscal 1996 declined 3.9%.

     The Company's total revenues and same store sales results for the quarter
were adversely affected by weak consumer spending and competitive promotional
activity.  In addition, total revenues and same store sales were negatively
impacted by the accelerated closing of 11 of the Company's Harts general
merchandise stores, which adversely affected the Company's nonfood business
during Third Quarter Fiscal 1996.


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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

     In Third Quarter Fiscal 1996, gross profit was $192.6 million compared to
Third Quarter Fiscal 1995 gross profit of $188.1 million, representing 22.8% and
22.7% of total revenues, respectively.  Gross profit as a percentage of total
revenues increased to 22.7% for the thirty-nine week period ended October 28,
1995 from 22.6% for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 1994.  The increase
in gross profit as a percentage of total revenues for Third Quarter Fiscal 1996
resulted from the relative increase in retail revenues compared to wholesale
revenues.

     Selling and administrative expenses for Third Quarter Fiscal 1996 were
$652.0 million compared with $640.0 million in Third Quarter Fiscal 1995.
Selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenues increased
to 19.3% for Third Quarter Fiscal 1996 from 18.3% in Third Quarter Fiscal 1995.
Selling and administrative expenses for the thirty-nine week period ended
October 28, 1995 were $492.0 million compared to $447.4 million for the thirty-
nine week period ended October 28, 1994.  Selling and administrative expenses as
a percentage of total revenues increased to 19.0% for the thirty-nine week
period ended October 28, 1995 from 18.1% for the thirty-nine week period ended
October 29, 1994.  The increase in selling and administrative expenses as a
percentage of total revenues for Third Quarter Fiscal 1996 primarily resulted
from the relative increase in retail revenues compared to wholesale revenues,
increased promotional expense and an increase in fixed and semi-variable
expenses as a percentage of total revenues during a period of low price
inflation and a decline in same store sales.

     Depreciation and amortization of $22.3 million in Third Quarter Fiscal 1996
and $21.9 million in Third Quarter Fiscal 1995 represented 2.6% of total
revenues for both periods.  Depreciation and amortization of $68.1 million for
the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 1995 and $65.1 million for the thirty-
nine weeks ended October 29, 1994 represented 2.6% of total revenues in both
periods.

     During the second quarter of Fiscal 1996, the Company recorded an unusual
item (charge) of $65.2 million.  The Company also recorded a tax benefit of
$13.3 million in connection with this charge.  At October 28, 1995, this unusual
item was comprised of $50.6 million related to the future closure of the stand
alone general merchandise business (Harts) and $14.6 million related to the
noncash write-off of certain fixed assets which the Company determined during
the second quarter that it will no longer utilize in its business, costs
incurred in connection with the Company's expense reduction programs and an
increase in the Company's closed store reserve (Note 6).


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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

     Operating income for Third Quarter Fiscal 1996 was $29.6 million or 3.5% of
total revenues compared to $36.3 million or 4.4% of total revenues in Third
Quarter Fiscal 1995.  Operating income (excluding the unusual item) for the
thirty-nine week period ended October 28, 1995 was $96.6 million or 3.7% of
total revenues compared to $112.1 million or 4.5% of total revenues for the
thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 1994.

     Interest expense for Third Quarter Fiscal 1996 and Third Quarter Fiscal
1995 was $33.4 million and $28.6 million, respectively.  Interest expense for
the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 1995 and October 29, 1994 was $99.4
million and $86.4 million, respectively.  The increase in interest expense is
due to the higher debt levels outstanding during the first three quarters of
Fiscal 1996, which are primarily the result of funding the acquisition of 45
stores from American Stores Company in January 1995 and the Company's capital
investment program.

     Loss before income taxes and extraordinary item was $3.8 million for Third
Quarter Fiscal 1996, compared to income of $7.6 million for Third Quarter Fiscal
1995.  The reason for the decline is the decrease in operating income combined
with an increase in interest expense.  Loss before income taxes, extraordinary
item, and the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle for the
thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 1995 was $68.1 million compared to income of
$25.6 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 1994.  The reason for
the decline is the decrease in operating income (excluding the unusual item),
the unusual item and an increase in interest expense.

     The income tax benefit was $3.4 million for Third Quarter Fiscal 1996
compared to a provision of $2.9 million in Third Quarter Fiscal 1995.  The
income tax benefit was $16.2 million for the thirty-nine week period ended
October 28, 1995 compared to an income tax provision of $11.7 million in the
prior year.  Excluding the unusual item, the income tax benefit was $2.9 million
for the thirty-nine week period ended October 28, 1995.  The effective tax rates
vary from the statutory rates due to differences between income for financial
reporting and tax reporting purposes, primarily related to goodwill amortization
resulting from prior acquisitions.

     Net loss was $0.4 million in Third Quarter Fiscal 1996 compared to income
of $4.8 million (before extraordinary item) in Third Quarter Fiscal 1995.
Excluding the impact of the unusual item, net income was $0.0 million for the
thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 1995 compared to $13.9 million (before
extraordinary item and the cumulative effect of a change in accounting
principle) for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 1994.

     The $0.1 million extraordinary item (net of tax benefit) for Third Quarter
Fiscal 1995, and the $3.0 million extraordinary item (net of $2.1 million income
tax benefit) for the thirty-nine week period ended October 29, 1994 related to
the early retirement of debt.

     The Company adopted SFAS 112 in First Quarter Fiscal 1995.  The cumulative
effect of this change in accounting principle was a charge of $5.8 million (net
of $4.1 million income tax benefit) (Note 5).


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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

     During Third Quarter Fiscal 1996, operating income decreased to $29.6
million from $36.3 million for Third Quarter Fiscal 1995.  Interest expense for
Third Quarter Fiscal 1996 was $33.4 million as compared to $28.6 million during
Third Quarter Fiscal 1995.  Loss before unusual item, extraordinary item and the
cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle for Third Quarter Fiscal
1996 was $0.4 million as compared to income of $4.8 million for Third Quarter
Fiscal 1995.

     Payments of principal and interest on the Company's $1.22 billion of long-
term debt (excluding capital leases) will materially restrict Company funds
available to finance capital expenditures and working capital.  Principal
payments of long-term debt of $1.7 million, $2.7 million and $2.2 million are
due during the remainder of Fiscal 1996, Fiscal 1997 and Fiscal 1998,
respectively.

     The Company has a revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Credit
Facility") which provides for borrowings of up to $250 million, subject to a
borrowing base limitation measured by eligible inventory and accounts receivable
of the Company.  The Revolving Credit Facility matures in April 2000 and is
secured by a pledge of the Company's inventory, accounts receivable and related
assets.  Total availability under the Revolving Credit Facility was $64.0
million at October 28, 1995.

     During Third Quarter Fiscal 1996, the Company's internally generated funds
from operations and amounts available under the Revolving Credit Facility
provided sufficient liquidity to meet the Company's operating, capital
expenditure and debt service needs.

     The Company has entered into three interest rate swap agreements, each of
which expires within the next three years, that effectively convert $125 million
of its fixed rate borrowings into variable rate obligations.  Under the terms of
these agreements, the Company makes payments at variable rates which are based
on LIBOR and receives payments at fixed interest rates.  The net amount paid or
received is included in interest expense.

     Cash flows to meet the Company's requirements for operating, investing and
financing activities in Third Quarter Fiscal 1996 are reported in the
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.  For the thirty-nine week period ended
October 28, 1995, the Company experienced a positive cash flow from operating
activities of $25.2 million.


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<PAGE>


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES (CONTINUED)

     Working capital decreased by $0.9 million from January 28, 1995 to October
28, 1995.

     The Company is in compliance with all terms and restrictive covenants of
its long-term debt agreements.

     The Company expects to spend approximately $135 million on capital
expenditures, including capital leases, during Fiscal 1996.  The Company expects
to finance such capital expenditures through internally  generated cash flow,
borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility and new capital leases.  Capital
expenditures will be principally for new stores, replacement stores, remodeled
store facilities and a new distribution center in Scranton, Pennsylvania.  In
Third Quarter Fiscal 1996, the Company opened three replacement stores and
completed six remodels. In addition, seven new or replacement stores are under
construction and eight remodels are in process.  During the quarter, the Company
also opened a new warehouse in Columbus, Ohio.

     The Company currently expects to spend approximately $80 million on capital
expenditures in Fiscal 1997.

     On October 5, 1995, Penn Traffic's Board of Directors authorized the
repurchase by the Company of up to 500,000 shares of its outstanding common
stock.  Penn Traffic's debt agreements contain limitations on the Company's
ability to repurchase its common stock.  Under the most restrictive limitations
contained in the Company's debt agreements, Penn Traffic could spend a total of
approximately $6 million on stock repurchases.  Between October 5, 1995 and
October 28, 1995, the Company acquired 32,700 shares of its outstanding common
stock, at a cost of approximately $474,000, which are being held in treasury.


PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

     All items which are not applicable or to which the answer is negative have
been omitted from this report.


ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

      (a) Exhibits

          Exhibit Number                Description
          --------------                -----------
              10.9 L                    Amendment No. 11, dated as of
                                        October 16, 1995 to the Loan
                                        and Security Agreement

              27.1                      Financial Data Schedule




      (b) Reports on Form 8-K

          No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the fiscal quarter ended
          October 28, 1995.


                                     - 13 -
<PAGE>


                                   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 thereunto duly authorized.











                                        THE PENN TRAFFIC COMPANY



       December 12, 1995                /s/- John T. Dixon
                                        ---------------------------------
                                        By:  John T. Dixon
                                             (President and Chief
                                             Executive Officer, and
                                             Director)





       December 12, 1995                /s/- Eugene R. Sunderhaft
                                        --------------------------------
                                        By:  Eugene R. Sunderhaft
                                             (Senior Vice President and
                                             Secretary, Principal Financial
                                             Officer and Principal Accounting
                                             Officer)


                                     - 14 -

<PAGE>

                               AMENDMENT NO. 11 TO
                           LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT



          AMENDMENT NO. 11, dated as of October 16, 1995 (this "AMENDMENT") to
that certain Loan and Security Agreement dated as of March 5, 1993, as amended
by Amendment Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 (collectively, the "LOAN
AGREEMENT") among THE PENN TRAFFIC COMPANY ("Penn Traffic"), DAIRY DELL, BIG M
SUPERMARKETS, INC. and PENNY CURTISS BAKING COMPANY, INC. (individually, each a
"BORROWER" and collectively, the "BORROWERS"), the Lenders listed therein
(collectively, the "LENDERS") and NATWEST USA CREDIT CORP., as Agent for the
Lenders (in such capacity, the "AGENT"), is made by, between and among the
Borrowers, the Agent, and the Lenders.  Capitalized terms used herein, except as
otherwise defined herein, shall have the meanings given to such terms in the
Loan Agreement.

          WHEREAS, the Borrowers have advised the Agent and the Lenders that
Penn Traffic intends to enter into an arrangement with Jubilee Limited
Partnership ("JUBILEE") whereby Jubilee will advance to Penn Traffic a sum of
money against the liquidation of the inventory in nine (9) Harts stores with a
book value of approximately $15,000,000 (the "HARTS ASSETS") in connection with
the shutdown of the stand-alone Harts general merchandise stores and will then
sell such inventory as Penn Traffic's agent (the "HARTS LIQUIDATION
TRANSACTION");

          WHEREAS, the Borrowers have requested that the Agent and the Lenders
amend the Loan Agreement in order (i) to permit Penn Traffic to enter into and
perform its obligations under the Harts Liquidation Transaction and (ii) to make
certain other amendments to the Loan Agreement;

          WHEREAS, the Borrowers, the Agent and the Lenders have agreed to amend
the Loan Agreement pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein.

          NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and
agreements hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto agree as follows:

          1.   AMENDMENTS TO LOAN AGREEMENT.  The Loan Agreement is hereby
amended as of the effective date hereof as follows:

               (i)  Article One of the Loan Agreement is hereby amended by
          adding the following definition of "Harts Liquidation Transaction":

<PAGE>

                         "'HARTS LIQUIDATION TRANSACTION' means the arrangement
between Penn Traffic and Jubilee Limited Partnership ("JUBILEE") whereby Jubilee
will advance to Penn Traffic a sum of money against the liquidation of inventory
in nine (9) Harts stores with a book value of approximately $15,000,000 (the
"HARTS ASSETS") in connection with the shutdown of the stand-alone Harts general
merchandise stores and will then sell such inventory as Penn Traffic's agent;
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that such Harts Liquidation Transaction shall be fully
consummated in fiscal year 1996 and PROVIDED, FURTHER, that Penn Traffic shall
receive an advance (the "Initial Advance") of at least $7,200,000 with respect
to such Harts Assets prior to the release by the Agent of any security interest
with respect to such Hart Assets; PROVIDED, FURTHER, that Penn Traffic shall
have received an aggregate advance of at least $9,000,000 with respect to such
Hart Assets within two weeks from the date of the Initial Advance; and PROVIDED,
FURTHER, that in no event shall Penn Traffic be required to return any amount to
Jubilee or any other person if the effect thereof would be to reduce the
aggregate amount of the foregoing aggregate advance to less than $9,000,000."

          (ii) Section 1 of the Loan Agreement is further amended by (a)
deleting the word "and" immediately prior to clause (l) in the definition of
"Permitted Liens"; and (b) deleting the period at the end of clause (l) of such
definition and substituting therefor the following:

               "; (m) on and after the date of the receipt by Penn Traffic of
               the Initial Advance (as defined in the definition of Harts
               Liquidation Transaction as contained in this Agreement), Liens in
               the Harts Assets (as defined in the definition of Harts
               Liquidation Transaction) granted pursuant to the Harts
               Liquidation Transaction".

               (iii)     Section 10.5 of the Loan Agreement is hereby amended by
          (x) deleting the words "no longer used or useful in the business of "
          in clause (e) thereof and by substituting therefor the word "by" and
          (y) deleting Section 10.5(f) thereof and by substituting, in lieu
          thereof, the following:

                    "(f) a sale of Qualified Real Property as part of a
Sale/Leaseback Transaction, a sale of other Property as part of a Sale/Leaseback
Transaction permitted under Section 10.14 of this Agreement, and the Harts
Liquidation Transaction;"

               (iv) Section 10.14 of the Loan Agreement is hereby amended by
          deleting Section 10.14(b) thereto in its entirety and by substituting,
          in lieu thereof, the following:


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<PAGE>

                    "(b) Equipment acquired by a Borrower or a PT Stores
Subsidiary after the date hereof in anticipation of entering into a Sale and
leaseback Transaction with respect thereto, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that such Sale
and Leaseback Transaction is consummated within 180 days after the subject
Equipment is acquired, and that the aggregate amount of the Net Proceeds
received by all Borrowers and PT Stores Subsidiaries from such Sale and
Leaseback Transactions in any 365-day period does not exceed $20,000,000."

          2.   RELEASE OF CERTAIN COLLATERAL SECURITY.  As of the later of (x)
the effective date of this Amendment and (y) the payment to Penn Traffic by
Jubilee of an advance of at least $7,200,000 under the Harts Liquidation
Transaction, the Agent hereby releases the security interest in the Harts Assets
granted by the Borrowers in favor of the Agent for the benefit of the Lenders
under the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

          3.  DELIVERY OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS.  The Borrowers hereby agree to
furnish the Agent with true and correct copies of all material documentation in
connection with the Harts Liquidation Transaction promptly upon execution
thereof and at such other times as Agent shall reasonably request.


          4.   REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.  As an inducement to the Agent
and the Lenders to enter into this Amendment, each of the Borrowers hereby
represents and warrants to the Agent and the Lenders and agrees with the Agent
and the Lenders as follows:

               (a)  It has the power and authority to enter into this Amendment
          and has taken all corporate action required to authorize its
          execution, delivery, and performance of this Amendment.  This
          Amendment has been duly executed and delivered by it and constitutes
          its valid and binding obligation, enforceable against it in accordance
          with its terms.  The execution, delivery, and performance of this
          Amendment will not violate its certificate of incorporation or by-laws
          or any agreement or legal requirements binding upon it.

               (b)  As of the date hereof and after giving effect to the terms
          of this Amendment:  (i) the Loan Agreement is in full force and effect
          and constitutes a binding obligation of the Borrowers, enforceable
          against the Borrowers and owing in accordance with its terms; (ii) the
          Obligations are due and owing by the Borrowers in accordance with
          their terms; and (iii) Borrowers have no defense to or setoff,
          counterclaim, or claim against payment of the Obligations and
          enforcement of the Loan Documents based upon a fact or


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<PAGE>

          circumstance existing or occurring on or prior to the date hereof.

               (c)  The Obligations under the Loan Agreement as amended by this
          Amendment constitute "Senior Indebtedness" as defined under the
          indentures relating to the Senior Notes and to the Subordinated Notes.

          5.   NO IMPLIED AMENDMENTS.  Except as expressly provided herein, the
Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents are not amended or otherwise
affected in any way by this Amendment.

          6.   ENTIRE AGREEMENT; MODIFICATIONS; BINDING EFFECT.  This Amendment
constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to its subject
matter and supersedes all prior oral or written understandings about such
matter.  Each of the Borrowers confirms that, in entering into this Amendment,
it did not rely upon any agreement, representation, or warranty by the Agent or
any Lender except those expressly set forth herein.  No modification,
rescission, waiver, release, or amendment of any provision of this Amendment may
be made except by a written agreement signed by the parties hereto.  The
provisions of this Amendment are binding upon and inure to the benefit of the
representatives, successors, and assigns of the parties hereto; provided,
however, that no interest herein or obligation hereunder may be assigned by any
Borrower without the prior written consent of the Required Lenders.

          7.   EFFECTIVE DATE.  This Agreement shall become effective upon
compliance with the conditions set forth immediately below:

               (i)  No Event or Event of Default shall have occurred and there
          shall have been no material adverse change in the business or
          financial condition of any of the Borrowers.

               (ii) The Borrowers shall deliver to the Agent for the benefit of
          the Lenders an opinion of Borrowers' counsel in form and substance
          satisfactory to the Agent and its counsel (which opinion shall cover
          such matters as the Agent may reasonably request, including a
          statement that the Obligations under the Loan Agreement as amended by
          this Amendment constitute "Senior Indebtedness" as defined under the
          indentures relating to the Senior Notes and to the Subordinated
          Notes).

               (iii)     The Borrowers shall deliver to the Agent a certificate
          of the Borrowers' Chief Executive or Chief Financial Officer with
          respect to Section (i) above and


                                        4

<PAGE>

          such other instruments and documents as the Agent shall reasonably
          request.

               (iv) The Agent shall have received an original counterpart of
          this Amendment, duly executed and delivered by the Borrowers and the
          Required Lenders.

          8.   COUNTERPARTS.  This Amendment may be executed in any number of
counterparts, and by each party in separate counterparts, each of which is an
original, but all of which shall together constitute one and the same agreement.


          9.   GOVERNING LAW.  This Amendment is deemed to have been made in the
State of New York and is governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws
of such state, provided that no doctrine of choice of law (except as may be
applicable under the UCC with respect to the Security Interest) shall be used to
apply the laws of any other state or jurisdiction.

          IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have entered into this Amendment as of
the date first above written.

                                   BORROWERS:

                                   THE PENN TRAFFIC COMPANY


                                   By:/s/ Matt A. Fox
                                      ---------------------
                                      Title:  Vice Chairman - Finance


                                   DAIRY DELL


                                   By:/s/ Matt A. Fox
                                      ---------------------
                                      Title


                                   BIG M SUPERMARKETS, INC.


                                   By:/s/ Matt A. Fox
                                      ---------------------
                                      Title


                                   PENNY CURTISS BAKING
                                     COMPANY, INC.



                                   By:/s/ Matt A. Fox
                                      ---------------------
                                      Title


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<PAGE>

                                             LENDERS:
Commitment:  $35,000,000                     NATWEST USA CREDIT CORP.
Pro-Rata Share:  14%
Lending Office:
     175 Water Street
     New York, New York  10038               By:
                                                ---------------------
                                                Title: VP


Commitment:  $20,000,000                     NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
Pro-Rata Share:  8%
Lending Office:
     Main Place Tower                        By:
     Suite 2540                                 ---------------------
     350 Main Street                            Title:  VP
     Buffalo, New York  14202
                                             By:
                                                ---------------------
                                                Title


Commitment:  $20,000,000                     FUJI BANK, LTD.
Pro-Rata Share:  8%
Lending Office:
     Two World Trade Center
     79th Fl.                                By:
     New York, New York  10048                  ---------------------
                                                Title: Vice President
                                                       & Manager

Commitment:  $30,000,000                     SANWA BUSINESS CREDIT
Pro-Rata Share:  12%                           CORPORATION
Lending Office:
     One South Wacker Drive
     Suite 2800
     Chicago, IL  60606                      By:
                                                ---------------------
                                                Title:  Vice President


Commitment:  $30,000,000                     BANKAMERICA
Pro-Rata Share:  12%                           BUSINESS CREDIT, INC.
Lending Office:
     40 East 52nd Street
     Second Fl.
     New York, New York  10022               By:
                                                ---------------------
                                                Title:  Senior Account Executive


                                        6

<PAGE>

Commitment:  $25,000,000                     HELLER FINANCIAL, INC.
Pro-Rata Share:  10%
Lending Office:
     101 Park Avenue, 12th Fl.
     New York, New York  10178               By:
                                                ---------------------
                                                Title:  Vice Pres.


Commitment:  $10,000,000                     IBJ SCHRODER
Pro-Rata Share:  4%                          BANK & TRUST COMPANY
Lending Office:
     One State Street
     9th Fl.
     New York, New York  10004               By:
                                                ---------------------
                                                Title:


Commitment:  $10,000,000                     MIDLANTIC BANK N.A. (formerly
Pro-Rata Share:  4%                            known as Midlantic National
Lending Office:                              Bank)
     499 Thornalle Street
     9th Fl.
     Edison, New Jersey  08837               By:
                                                ---------------------
                                                Title:  Assistant Vice President


Commitment:  $30,000,000                     MITSUBISHI TRUST AND
Pro-Rata Share:  12%                           BANKING CORPORATION
Lending Office:
     520 Madison Avenue
     25th Fl.                                By:
     New York, NY  10022                        ---------------------
                                                Title:  Senior Vice President


Commitment:  $15,000,000                     INDUSTRIAL BANK OF JAPAN,
Pro-Rata Share:  6%                            LIMITED, New York Branch
Lending Office:
     One State Street
     9th Fl.
     New York, New York 10004                By:
                                                ---------------------
                                                Title:  Senior Vice President &
                                                        Senior Manager
                                                        (BY:  Mr. ?)


Commitment:  $25,000,000                     COMPAGNIE FINANCIERE DE CIC ET
Pro-Rata Share:  10%                           DE L'UNION EUROPEENNE
Lending Office:
520 Madison Avenue
37th Floor                                   By:/s/ Brian O'Leary
New York, New York  10022                       ---------------------
                                                Title:  Vice President

                                             By:/s/ Sean Mounier
                                                ----------------------
                                                Title:  First Vice President


                                        7

<PAGE>

                                             AGENT

                                             NATWEST USA CREDIT CORP.,
                                               As Agent


                                             By:
                                                ---------------------
                                                Title:  VP


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<PAGE>
<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
COMPANY'S INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND IS QUALIFIED IN
ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   9-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          JAN-28-1995
<PERIOD-START>                             JAN-29-1995
<PERIOD-END>                               OCT-28-1995
<CASH>                                          41,318
<SECURITIES>                                         0
<RECEIVABLES>                                   76,069
<ALLOWANCES>                                     2,410
<INVENTORY>                                    389,791
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                               522,717
<PP&E>                                         955,669
<DEPRECIATION>                                 315,821
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                               1,801,061
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                          379,269
<BONDS>                                      1,352,493
<COMMON>                                        13,589
                                0
                                          0
<OTHER-SE>                                    (32,715)
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                 1,801,061
<SALES>                                      2,543,591
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                             2,588,876
<CGS>                                        2,000,278
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<OTHER-EXPENSES>                               492,012
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                 1,036
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                              99,434
<INCOME-PRETAX>                               (68,085)<F1>
<INCOME-TAX>                                  (16,160)<F2>
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                           (51,925)<F1>
<DISCONTINUED>                                       0
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                      0
<CHANGES>                                            0
<NET-INCOME>                                  (51,925)<F1>
<EPS-PRIMARY>                                   (4.78)<F1>
<EPS-DILUTED>                                        0
<FN>
<F1>During the second quarter of fiscal 1996, the Company recorded certain
expenses totaling $51.9 million (net of tax) classified as an unusual item.
<F2>Tax Benefit
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