-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, LeUxEzLGite6Ts8X53OKN1ZQFHeYf9qkseJX5F6WS880M3n9qnP+fE43fIANaPNF X3wa1M9C2fXQrBRVNBKjkQ== 0000019353-05-000134.txt : 20050823 0000019353-05-000134.hdr.sgml : 20050823 20050823152938 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000019353-05-000134 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20050819 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20050823 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20050823 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CHARMING SHOPPES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000019353 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-WOMEN'S CLOTHING STORES [5621] IRS NUMBER: 231721355 STATE OF INCORPORATION: PA FISCAL YEAR END: 0131 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-07258 FILM NUMBER: 051043639 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 450 WINKS LANE CITY: BENSALEM STATE: PA ZIP: 19020 BUSINESS PHONE: 2152459100 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 450 WINKS LANE CITY: BENSALEM STATE: PA ZIP: 19020 8-K 1 castle8k.txt JOSEPH L. CASTLE 8-K UNITED STATES 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 19, 2005 CHARMING SHOPPES, INC. ---------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) PENNSYLVANIA 000-07258 23-1721355 ------------ --------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 450 WINKS LANE, BENSALEM, PA 19020 ---------------------------- ----- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (215) 245-9100 -------------- NOT APPLICABLE -------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Item 8.01. Other Events. On August 19, 2005 we issued a press release expressing our sorrow over the sudden death of Joseph L. Castle, II, a member of our Board of Directors. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99 to this report. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description - ----------- ----------- 99 Press Release dated August 19, 2005 1 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. CHARMING SHOPPES, INC. ---------------------- (Registrant) Date August 23, 2005 /S/ERIC M. SPECTER ------------------ Eric M. Specter Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer 2 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit. No. - ------------ 99 Press Release dated August 19, 2005 3 EX-99 2 jlcastle.txt JOSEPH L. CASTLE RELEASE EXHIBIT 99 CHARMING SHOPPES EXPRESSES SORROW OVER THE DEATH OF JOSEPH L. CASTLE II, BOARD MEMBER Bensalem, PA, August 19, 2005 - Charming Shoppes, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHRS) wishes to express sorrow over the sudden death of board member Joseph L. Castle, II, who passed away on August 15, 2005. "Joe will be deeply missed", said Dorrit J. Bern, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Charming Shoppes, Inc. "He was our longest-serving board member, having joined our board of directors in 1990. Joe made a very significant contribution to the success of our company. His counsel over the years was invaluable, and we are grateful for his friendship and committed service over the last fifteen years. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family." CONTACT: Gayle M. Coolick Director of Investor Relations (215) 638-6955 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----