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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000950153-02-001956.txt : 20021115
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000950153-02-001956
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20021115
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial statements and exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20021115

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CSK AUTO CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001051848
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-AUTO & HOME SUPPLY STORES [5531]
		IRS NUMBER:				860765798
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0131

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-13927
		FILM NUMBER:		02828169

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		645 E MISSOURI AVENUE
		CITY:			PHOENIX
		STATE:			AZ
		ZIP:			85012
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6022659200

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		645 E MISSOURI AVENUE
		CITY:			PHOENIX
		STATE:			AZ
		ZIP:			85012
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<P align="center"><FONT size="4"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</B>
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<DIV align="center"><FONT size="3"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549</B>
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<P align="center"><FONT size="5"><B>FORM 8-K</B>
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<P align="center"><FONT size="3"><B>CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT<BR>
TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)&nbsp;OF THE<BR>
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934</B>
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<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>Date of report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): November&nbsp;15, 2002</B>
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<P align="center"><FONT size="6"><B>CSK AUTO CORPORATION</B>
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<DIV align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)</B>
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<B>001-13927<BR></B>
(Commission File Number)
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        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2"><B>86-0765798<BR></B>
(I.R.S. Employer<B><BR></B>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2"><B>645 E. Missouri Ave. Suite&nbsp;400,<BR>
Phoenix, Arizona<BR></B>
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2"><B>Item&nbsp;5. Other Events</B>
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2"><B>Recent Events</B>
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2">At this date, the Company has not completed the procedures necessary to close
its books and report the results of its operations for the thirteen weeks ended
November&nbsp;3, 2002. However, net sales for the thirteen weeks ended November&nbsp;3,
2002 were approximately $383&nbsp;million and same store sales increased by 7% over
the comparable period of the prior year.
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2">As is customary for the Company, physical inventory counts of the Company&#146;s
distribution centers were conducted in late October and the results of those
physical counts are being reconciled to the Company&#146;s accounting records. This
process will be completed and any resultant gain or loss will be reflected in
the operating results for the thirteen weeks ended November&nbsp;3, 2002.
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2">In an effort to mitigate the potential effect on the business of a disruption
in the supply of certain products brought about by labor issues in West Coast
seaports, the Company has purchased approximately $7&nbsp;million of certain
products in excess of its normal requirements. These purchases were made during
the thirteen weeks ended November&nbsp;3, 2002.
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On November&nbsp;15, 2002 CSK Auto Corporation issued a press release, attached
as Exhibit&nbsp;99.1.
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;99.1 November&nbsp;15, 2002 Press Release
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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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By:
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        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">/s/&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DON W. WATSON</FONT></TD>
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        <TD align="center" valign="top"><FONT size="2">Don W. Watson<BR>
Senior Vice President<BR>
Chief Financial Officer<BR>
and Treasurer</FONT></TD>
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2">DATED: November&nbsp;15, 2002
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    <FONT size="2">November 15, 2002 Press Release
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<P align="right"><FONT size="2">Exhibit&nbsp;99.1
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2">CSK AUTO CORPORATION ANNOUNCES THE SALE BY THE CARMEL GROUP OF ALL OF THEIR
REMAINING SHARES
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2">PHOENIX, AZ, November&nbsp;15, 2002 &#151; CSK Auto Corporation (NYSE: CAO) announced
today that entities affiliated with the Carmel Group have entered into an
agreement to sell the approximately 3.0&nbsp;million shares of CSK
Auto Corporation common stock that they hold in an underwritten offering through Merrill Lynch
&#38; Co. The offering is expected to close on Wednesday, November&nbsp;20, 2002, and
will be made pursuant to the shelf registration statement filed by the Company
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October&nbsp;24, 2002. The Company
will not receive any proceeds from the sale of this common stock. In connection
with the sale of these shares, Jules Trump, Eddie Trump and Robert Smith have
stated that they will resign their directorships in the Company upon the
closing of the transaction.
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2">This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of
an offer to buy any securities.
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2">Copies of the written prospectus
meeting the requirements of Section&nbsp;10 of the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, may be obtained from Merrill Lynch &#38; Co., 4
World Financial Center, New York, NY 10080, (212) 449-1000.</FONT>

<P align="left"><FONT size="2">CSK Auto Corporation is the parent of CSK Auto, Inc., a specialty retailer in
the automotive aftermarket. As of November&nbsp;3, 2002, the Company operated 1,111
stores in 19 states under the brand names Checker Auto Parts, Schuck&#146;s Auto
Supply and Kragen Auto Parts.
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2">Certain statements contained in this release are forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and
assumptions, including but not limited to, competitive pressures, demand for
the Company&#146;s products, the state of the economy, inflation, consumer debt
levels and the weather. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated
results described in these forward-looking statements.
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2">Contact: Don Watson (602)&nbsp;631-7224
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