8-K 1 f8k602.txt FORM 8K-JUNE 19, 2002 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 June 19, 2002 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) THE GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA COMPANY, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 1-4141 13-1890974 (State or other (Commission file number) (I.R.S. Employer jurisdiction of Identification No.) incorporation or organization) Two Paragon Drive Montvale, New Jersey 07645 (Address of principal executive offices) (201) 573-9700 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ============================================================================== -3- Item 5. Other events. On June 19, 2002, The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 20. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed herewith: -------- Exhibit No. Description -------------------------------------------------- 20 Press release dated June 19, 2002. 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. Dated: June 19, 2002 THE GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA COMPANY, INC. By: /s/William P. Costantini ----------------------------- Name: William P. Costantini Title: Senior Vice President