0001181431-13-016835.txt : 20130314 0001181431-13-016835.hdr.sgml : 20130314 20130314094624 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001181431-13-016835 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20130313 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20130314 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20130314 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PEP BOYS MANNY MOE & JACK CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000077449 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-AUTO & HOME SUPPLY STORES [5531] IRS NUMBER: 230962915 STATE OF INCORPORATION: PA FISCAL YEAR END: 0202 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-03381 FILM NUMBER: 13689302 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3111 W ALLEGHENY AVE CITY: PHILADELPHIA STATE: PA ZIP: 19132 BUSINESS PHONE: 2152299000 8-K 1 rrd371917.htm Prepared By R.R. Donnelley Financial -- Form 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):  03/13/2013
 
THE PEP BOYS - MANNY MOE & JACK
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Commission File Number:  001-03381
 
PA
  
23-0962915
(State or other jurisdiction of
  
(IRS Employer
incorporation)
  
Identification No.)
 
3111 West Allegheny Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
215-430-9000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
(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 5.02.    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
 
On March 13, 2013, The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack (the "Company"), in accordance with its bylaws, increased the size of its Board of Directors ("Board") from seven to nine members.

Also on March 13, 2013, Robert Rosenblatt and Andrea M. Weiss were appointed to the Board.

Committee assignments for Mr. Rosenblatt and Ms. Reid have not yet been determined.

Each of these Directors will be compensated by the Company, solely on account of their duties as a Director, in accordance with the Company's non-management director compensation program, which is described in the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 27, 2012.   In accordance with such program, coincident with their appointment to the Board, Mr. Rosenblatt and Ms. Weiss were each granted 1,157 restricted stock units.

 
 
Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release dated March 13, 2013

 

 

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
 
 
Date: March 14, 2013
     
By:
 
/s/    Brian D. Zuckerman
               
Brian D. Zuckerman
               
SVP - General Counsel & Secretary
 
 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit No.
  
Description
EX-99.1
  
Press Release dated March 13, 2013
EX-99 2 rrd371917_39372.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED MARCH 13, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Robert Rosenblatt and Andrea Weiss Join Pep Boys' Board of Directors

PHILADELPHIA - March 13, 2013 - The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack (NYSE: "PBY"), the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced today that Robert Rosenblatt and Andrea Weiss have joined its Board of Directors. With these appointments, Pep Boys has increased the current size of its board from seven to nine directors.

Mr. Rosenblatt is President of ideeli, a members-only e-retailer that sells women's fashion and décor items during limited-time sales and Chief Executive Officer of Rosenblatt Consulting, LLC, a retail consulting firm. He has over 25 years of experience leading mid-size to large retail organizations, including Tommy Hilfiger, HSN (formerly the Home Shopping Network) and Bloomingdale's. Mr. Rosenblatt also serves as a director of two privately-held companies.

Ms. Weiss is President and Chief Executive Officer of Retail Consulting, Inc. a boutique consulting practice focused on product and brand development, consumer contact strategies, operational improvements and turnarounds. Ms. Weiss has extensive specialty retail experience having served in several senior executive positions with dELiA*s, The Limited, Intimate Brands, Guess and Ann Taylor Stores. Ms. Weiss currently serves as a Director for Chico's, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and Nutrisystem.

Chairman of the Board Robert Hotz said, "We are pleased to have Bob and Andrea join our board and welcome their extensive retail and e-commerce expertise."

About Pep Boys
Since 1921, Pep Boys has been the nation's leading automotive aftermarket chain. With approximately 7,200 service bays in more than 735 locations in 35 states and Puerto Rico, Pep Boys offers name-brand tires; automotive maintenance and repair; parts and expert advice for the Do-It-Yourselfer; commercial auto parts delivery; and fleet maintenance and repair. Customers can find the nearest location by calling 1-800-PEP-BOYS (1-800-737-2697) or by visiting http://www.pepboys.com.

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Pep Boys Contact:
Sanjay Sood
(215) 430-9105
Email: investorrelations@pepboys.com