8-K 1 r8k923.txt 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: September 23, 2003 Date of Earliest Event Reported: September 23, 2003 The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 1-3381 23-0962915 ------------------------------- ----------- --------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer ID number) incorporation or organization) File No.) 3111 W. Allegheny Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19132 ---------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) 215-430-9000 ---------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Not Applicable -------------- (Former name or former address, if changed from last report) Item 5. Other Events On September 23, 2003, the Company issued the press release, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, outlining its go-forward strategy and expected results for the balance of fiscal 2003. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits (c) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed with this report. Exhibit No. 99.1 Press Release 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. THE PEP BOYS - MANNY, MOE & JACK By: /s/ Bernard K. McElroy -------------------------------------- Bernard K. McElroy Vice President Chief Accounting Officer & Treasurer Date: September 23, 2003