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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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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 23, 2003
Friedman's Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-22356 58-20583
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
171 Crossroads Parkway
Savannah, Georgia 31422
(Address of principal executive offices)
(912) 233-9333
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events
On October 23, 2003, Friedman's Inc. issued a press release announcing
the postponement of the release of its earnings results for the fourth quarter
and year ended September 27, 2003. The text of the press release, which is
attached at Exhibit 99.1, is incorporated by reference in its entirety.
Item 7. Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release Dated October 23, 2003.
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Conditions
See Item 5, above.
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.
Friedman's Inc.
(Registrant)
Date: October 23, 2003 By: /s/ Victor M. Suglia
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Victor M. Suglia
Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer,
Treasurer and Secretary