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): June 16, 2016
THE BON-TON STORES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Pennsylvania |
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0-19517 |
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23-2835229 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction |
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2801 E. Market Street, York, Pennsylvania 17402
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
717-757-7660
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code)
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Item 1.02. Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement.
The previously announced Agreement of Purchase and Sale by and between The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (“Bon-Ton”), acting through subsidiary entities, and United Trust Fund Limited Partnership, dated June 1, 2016 (the “Agreement”), relating to a sale and leaseback by Bon-Ton of a real estate portfolio comprised of three retail department store locations, has been terminated, prior to due diligence period under the Agreement, effective June 16, 2016. Bon Ton will continue to explore all appropriate options relating to these three stores and the remainder of its real estate portfolio.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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/s/ Nancy A. Walsh |
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Nancy A. Walsh |
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Executive Vice President — Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer |
Dated: June 20, 2016