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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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):
July 2, 1998
THE PEP BOYS - MANNY, MOE & JACK
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Pennsylvania 1-3381 23-0962915
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation)
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3111 West Allegheny Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19132
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(215) 229-9000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed from last report)
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This report is being filed for the purpose of incorporation by reference of
Exhibit 12.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Financial statements of business acquired: None
(b) Pro forma financial information: None
(c) Exhibits:
12.1 Statement re computation of ratio of earnings to fixed charges
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SIGNATURE
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.
THE PEP BOYS - MANNY, MOE & JACK
By:/s/ Michael J. Holden
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Name: Michael J. Holden
Title: Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: July 2, 1998
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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12.1 Statement re computation of ratio of earnings to fixed charges
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Exhibit 12.1
Statement Regarding Computation
of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges
(in thousands, except ratios)
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Thirteen weeks ended
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May 2, 1998 May 3, 1997
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Interest........................................... $12,512 $ 8,908
Interest factor in rental expense.................. 4,729 3,592
Capitalized interest............................... 187 301
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(a) Fixed charges, as defined ......................... $17,428 $12,801
Earnings before income taxes....................... $15,715 $36,450
Fixed charges...................................... 17,428 12,801
Capitalized interest............................... (187) (301)
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(b) Earnings, as defined............................... $32,956 $48,950
(c) Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
(b/a).............................................. 1.9x 3.8x
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