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): November 2, 2005
SPARTAN STORES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as
Specified in Charter)
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Michigan |
000-31127 |
38-0593940 |
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850 76th Street, S.W. |
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Registrant's telephone number,
including area code: (616) 878-2000
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).
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12).
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)).
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)).
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Item 5.02. |
Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. |
On November 2, 2005, Gregory P. Josefowicz, Director of Spartan Stores, Inc. (the "Company"), advised the Company that the effective date of his previously announced resignation from the Board of Directors will be November 7, 2005.
After advising the Company of his intention to resign from the Board of Directors after the Company's annual meeting earlier this year, Mr. Josefowicz remained on the Board of Directors while the Company continued its review of strategic alternatives. Mr. Josefowicz stated that, now that the Company has completed its review, it is appropriate for him to proceed as intended and resign.
In his letter, Mr. Josefowicz affirmed his continued support for the efforts of the management team and the Board of Directors.
The full text of Mr. Josefowicz's resignation is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
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Item 9.01. |
Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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Exhibits: The following document is attached as an exhibit to this report on Form 8-K: |
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99.1 |
Letter dated November 2, 2005 |
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 thereunto duly authorized.
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Date: November 8, 2005 |
SPARTAN STORES, INC. |
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/s/ David M. Staples |
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David M. Staples |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit |
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99.1 |
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Letter dated November 2, 2005. |