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): April 27, 1999
PAMIDA HOLDINGS CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-10619 47-0696125
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification
Number)
8800 "F" Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (402) 339-2400
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On April 27, 1999, the registrant issued a news release containing the
following text:
OMAHA, NEBRASKA, April 27, 1999-Pamida Holdings Corporation (ASE:PAM),
noting increased activity in the Company's stock, announced today that it
has received from a third party a proposal to acquire all of the Company's
outstanding common stock. The Company is currently in discussions with the
party making the proposal and also has received inquiries from another
party regarding a possible business combination. The Company noted that
there can be no assurance that any such transaction will be consummated or
as to the terms or timing thereof.
Pamida is a general merchandise retailer operating 150 stores in 15
Midwestern, North Central and Rocky Mountain states. A typical store
includes a broad assortment of value-priced hardlines and softlines
merchandise as well as consumables and a pharmacy.
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.
Date: April 27, 1999.
PAMIDA HOLDINGS CORPORATION
By:/s/ Steven S. Fishman
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Steven S. Fishman, Chairman
of the Board and Chief
Executive Office
