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): March 31, 2004 REX STORES CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-13283 31-1095548 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification No.) of incorporation) 2875 Needmore Road, Dayton, Ohio 45414 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (937) 276-3931 Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits. The following exhibits are furnished with this report: 99 Press Release dated March 31, 2004 Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition On March 31, 2004, REX Stores Corporation issued a press release announcing financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended January 31, 2004. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99 to this report. 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. REX STORES CORPORATION Date: April 6, 2004 By: /s/ DOUGLAS L. BRUGGEMAN -------------------------------- Name: Douglas L. Bruggeman Title: Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer