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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): June 27, 2000
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The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania 0-19517 23-2835229
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(State or other juris- (Commission (IRS Employer
diction of incorporation) File No.) Identification No.)
2801 East Market Street
York, Pennsylvania 17402
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (717) 757-7660
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
See the Press Release attached hereto as Exhibit 99, the contents of
which are incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.
Not applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit 99 Press Release
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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 Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
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(Registrant)
Date: June 27, 2000
By: /s/ James H. Baireuther
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James H. Baireuther,
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description Method of Filing
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99 Press Release Filed electronically herewith.
