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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): May 14, 2004
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 Identification No.)
of incorporation)
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 5. Other Events.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Statements and Exhibits
SIGNATURES
PRESS RELEASE
Item 5. Other Events.
Attached hereto is a press release issued by Friedman's Inc. on May 14, 2004,
the text of which is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed as a part of this report:
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated May 14, 2004
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: May 19, 2004 By: /s/Allan M. Edwards
Allan M. Edwards
Chairman of the Board of Directors
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