8-K 1 form8k_033004.txt FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT 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): March 30, 2004 THE PENN TRAFFIC COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 1-9930 25-0716800 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission ( I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 1200 STATE FAIR BOULEVARD, SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13221-4737 (Address of principal executive offices) (zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (315) 453-7284 2 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On March 30, 2004 the registrant issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report, which is incorporated by reference into this Item. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS The press release of the registrant is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. 3 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. Date: April 1, 2004 THE PENN TRAFFIC COMPANY By: /s/ Francis D. Price, Jr. --------------------------------------- Name: Francis D. Price, Jr. Title: Vice President 4 EXHIBIT LIST EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated March 30, 2004.