UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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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):
October 4, 2004 (October 1, 2004)
Friedman's Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware 0-22356 58-20583
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
171 Crossroads Parkway
Savannah, Georgia 31422
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(912) 233-9333
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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:
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On October 1, 2004, Friedman's, Inc. ("Friedman's") issued a press release
announcing that it has received vendor agreements under its secured trade
credit program representing more than $15 million in obligations owed by
Friedman's to participating vendors. As a result, an additional $9.5 million
previously reserved under Friedman's credit facility has become available. The
text of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report
on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference into this Item.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
The following exhibits are filed as part of this report:
Exhibit
Number Description
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Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated October 1, 2004
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Friedman's Inc.
(Registrant)
Date: October 4, 2004 By: /s/ C. Steven Moore
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C. Steven Moore
Chief Administrative Officer
and General Counsel
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated October 1, 2004