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): May 26, 2005
Gottschalks Inc.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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7 River Park Place East
Fresno, California
93720
(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)
(559) 434-4800
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. On May 26, 2005, Gottschalks Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the Company's appointment of
Philip S. Schlein to its Board of Directors. The text of the release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description 99-1 Press Release dated May 26, 2005. Also provided in PDF format as a courtesy. 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.
Gottschalks Inc. By: /s/ James R. Famalette By: /s/ J. Gregory Ambro
(Registrant)
May 27, 2005
James R. Famalette
President and
Chief Executive Officer
May 27, 2005
J. Gregory Ambro
Chief Administrative and Financial Officer