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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                   FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF
    1934

For quarterly period ended November 3, 2001

                                       OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
    ACT OF 1934

        For the transition period from                to

                        Commission File Number: 0-02788

                         THE ELDER-BEERMAN STORES CORP.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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<S>                             <C>
             OHIO                   31-0271980
 (State or other jurisdiction    (I.R.S. employer
      of incorporation or       identification no.)
         organization)
3155 EL-BEE ROAD, DAYTON, OHIO         45439
    (Address of principal           (Zip Code)
       executive offices)
</Table>

                                 (937) 296-2700
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

                                 NOT APPLICABLE
   (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
                                    report)
                                ---------------

     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes [X]  No [ ]

                     APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

     Indicate the number of shares outstanding of the issuer's classes of common
stock, as of the latest practicable date.

     As of December 17, 2001 11,417,352 shares of the issuer's common stock,
without par value, were outstanding.

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                         THE ELDER-BEERMAN STORES CORP.

                                     INDEX

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<Caption>
                                                                        PAGE
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<S>       <C>                                                           <C>
PART I.   FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.   Financial Statements
          Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of November 3, 2001
          (Unaudited) and as of February 3, 2001......................    1
          Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the
          13-weeks ended November 3, 2001 and October 28, 2000
          (Unaudited).................................................    2
          Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the
          39-weeks ended November 3, 2001 and October 28, 2000
          (Unaudited).................................................    3
          Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the
          39-weeks ended November 3, 2001 and October 28, 2000
          (Unaudited).................................................    4
          Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
          (Unaudited).................................................    5
ITEM 2.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Consolidated
          Financial Condition and Results of Operations...............    9
ITEM 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market
          Risk........................................................   11

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.   Legal Proceedings...........................................   12
ITEM 2.   Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds...................   12
ITEM 3.   Defaults Upon Senior Securities.............................   12
ITEM 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.........   12
ITEM 5.   Other Information...........................................   12
ITEM 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K............................   12

SIGNATURES............................................................   14

EXHIBIT INDEX.........................................................   15
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                        PART I. -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

                THE ELDER-BEERMAN STORES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

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<Caption>
                                                              (UNAUDITED)
                                                              NOV. 3, 2001    FEB. 3, 2001
                                                              ------------    ------------
<S>                                                           <C>             <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
  Cash and equivalents......................................    $ 10,394        $  7,878
  Customer accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful
     accounts: November 3, 2001 -- $1,397; February 3,
     2001 -- $2,478)........................................     125,972         135,794
  Merchandise inventories...................................     216,010         154,153
  Other current assets......................................      21,119          23,170
                                                                --------        --------
          Total current assets..............................     373,495         320,995
Property, fixtures and equipment, less accumulated
  depreciation and amortization.............................      94,887          86,450
Other Assets................................................      47,660          47,872
                                                                --------        --------
          Total assets......................................    $516,042        $455,317
                                                                ========        ========

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
  Current portion of long-term obligations..................    $  4,171        $  1,509
  Accounts payable..........................................      74,970          33,236
  Other accrued liabilities.................................      19,194          25,086
                                                                --------        --------
          Total current liabilities.........................      98,335          59,831
Long-term obligations, less current portion.................     195,775         165,632
Deferred items..............................................      14,928           7,873
Shareholders' equity:
  Common stock, no par, 11,417,352 shares at November 3,
     2001 and 11,451,953 shares at February 3, 2001 issued
     and outstanding........................................     241,889         242,049
  Unearned compensation -- restricted stock, net............        (232)           (455)
  Deficit...................................................     (29,547)        (18,950)
  Other comprehensive loss..................................      (5,106)           (663)
                                                                --------        --------
          Total shareholders' equity........................     207,004         221,981
                                                                --------        --------
          Total liabilities and shareholders' equity........    $516,042        $455,317
                                                                ========        ========
</Table>

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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                THE ELDER-BEERMAN STORES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<Table>
<Caption>
                                                              13-WEEKS ENDED   13-WEEKS ENDED
                                                               NOV. 3, 2001    OCT. 28, 2000
                                                              --------------   --------------
<S>                                                           <C>              <C>
Revenues:
  Net sales.................................................   $   153,519      $   154,647
  Financing.................................................         6,446            6,769
  Other.....................................................           684              693
                                                               -----------      -----------
          Total revenues....................................       160,649          162,109
                                                               -----------      -----------
Costs and expenses:
  Cost of merchandise sold, occupancy, and buying
     expenses...............................................       110,108          118,834
  Selling, general, administrative, and other expenses......        52,891           48,691
  Depreciation and amortization.............................         4,911            4,026
  Interest expense..........................................         3,386            3,361
                                                               -----------      -----------
          Total costs and expenses..........................       171,296          174,912
                                                               -----------      -----------
Loss before income tax benefit..............................       (10,647)         (12,803)
Income tax benefit..........................................        (3,833)          (4,609)
                                                               -----------      -----------
Net loss....................................................   $    (6,814)     $    (8,194)
                                                               ===========      ===========
Net loss per common share -- basic and diluted..............   $     (0.60)     $     (0.58)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding...............    11,320,893       14,026,403
</Table>

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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                THE ELDER-BEERMAN STORES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<Table>
<Caption>
                                                              39-WEEKS ENDED    39-WEEKS ENDED
                                                               NOV. 3, 2001     OCT. 28, 2000
                                                              --------------    --------------
<S>                                                           <C>               <C>
Revenues:
  Net sales.................................................   $   423,481       $   427,587
  Financing.................................................        20,200            20,235
  Other.....................................................         2,067             2,122
                                                               -----------       -----------
          Total revenues....................................       445,748           449,944
                                                               -----------       -----------
Costs and expenses:
  Cost of merchandise sold, occupancy, and buying
     expenses...............................................       303,546           312,760
  Selling, general, administrative, and other expenses......       134,259           140,708
  Depreciation and amortization.............................        14,296            11,406
  Interest expense..........................................        10,205             8,879
                                                               -----------       -----------
          Total costs and expenses..........................       462,306           473,753
                                                               -----------       -----------
Loss before income tax benefit..............................       (16,558)          (23,809)
Income tax benefit..........................................        (5,961)           (8,571)
                                                               -----------       -----------
Net loss....................................................   $   (10,597)      $   (15,238)
                                                               ===========       ===========
Net loss per common share -- basic and diluted..............   $     (0.94)      $     (1.05)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding...............    11,316,905        14,445,854
</Table>

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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                THE ELDER-BEERMAN STORES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<Table>
<Caption>
                                                              39-WEEKS ENDED   39-WEEKS ENDED
                                                               NOV. 3, 2001     OCT 28, 2000
                                                              --------------   --------------
<S>                                                           <C>              <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net loss..................................................     $(10,597)        $(15,238)
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in
     operating activities:
     Depreciation and amortization..........................       14,296           11,406
     Asset impairment.......................................           --              504
     Changes in assets and liabilities......................      (12,682)         (23,339)
                                                                 --------         --------
       Net cash used in operating activities................       (8,983)         (26,667)
Cash flows from investing activities:
  Capital expenditures, net.................................      (14,056)         (15,941)
  Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets....................          183               10
                                                                 --------         --------
       Net cash used in investing activities................      (13,873)         (15,931)
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Net payments under asset securitization agreement.........       (9,420)         (24,238)
  Net borrowings under revolving lines of credit............       37,304           88,096
  Payments on long-term obligations.........................       (2,450)          (1,469)
  Payments to acquire common stock..........................           --          (17,674)
  Other.....................................................          (62)          (2,097)
                                                                 --------         --------
       Net cash provided by financing activities............       25,372           42,618
                                                                 --------         --------
Increase in cash and equivalents............................        2,516               20
Cash and equivalents -- beginning of period.................        7,878            8,276
                                                                 --------         --------
Cash and equivalents -- end of period.......................     $ 10,394         $  8,296
                                                                 ========         ========
Supplemental cash flow information:
  Interest paid.............................................     $  9,348         $  8,667
Supplemental non-cash investing and financing activities:
  Capital leases............................................        7,371            3,009
</Table>

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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                THE ELDER-BEERMAN STORES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                                  (UNAUDITED)

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

   The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
   include accounts of The Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. and its wholly-owned
   subsidiaries (the "Company"). All intercompany transactions and balances have
   been eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, the Company
   has made all adjustments (primarily consisting of normal recurring accruals)
   considered necessary for a fair presentation for all periods presented.

   Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the
   financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles
   generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or
   omitted. The Company's business is seasonal in nature and the results of
   operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the
   results for the full fiscal year. It is suggested these condensed
   consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial
   statements and the notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on
   Form 10-K for the year ended February 3, 2001.

2. PER SHARE AMOUNTS

   Net earnings (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net earnings
   (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Stock
   options, restricted shares, deferred shares, and warrants outstanding
   represent potential common shares and are included in computing diluted
   earnings per share when the effect would be dilutive.

3. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

   During the third quarter of 2001, a total of 39,000 stock options were
   granted at fair market value to designated employees under the Company's
   Equity and Performance Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). These options granted
   have a maximum term of ten years and vest over five years.

   Nonemployee directors may take all or a portion of their annual base retainer
   fee in the form of a discounted stock option. During the third quarter of
   2001 a total of 20,202 stock options, with an exercise price of $2.96, were
   granted under this plan. These options vest on February 4, 2002.

4. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

   The comprehensive loss for the 13 weeks ended November 3, 2001 and October
   28, 2000, was $8.5 million and $8.2 million; respectively. The comprehensive
   loss for the 39 weeks ended November 3, 2001 and October 28, 2000, was $15.0
   million and $15.2 million; respectively. The difference between net loss and
   comprehensive loss for the 13 weeks and the 39 weeks ended November 3, 2001
   relates to the adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
   ("SFAS") 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities".

5. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

   Effective February 4, 2001, the Company adopted SFAS 133, "Accounting for
   Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities", as amended, which requires
   derivatives to be recorded on the balance sheet as assets or liabilities,
   measured at fair value. Gains or losses resulting from changes in fair value
   of the derivatives are recorded either as a separate component of
   shareholders' equity or in the statement of operations depending on whether
   the instruments meet the criteria for hedge accounting.

   The Company utilizes an interest rate swap agreement to effectively establish
   long-term fixed rates on borrowings under the Securitization Facility, thus
   reducing the impact of interest rate changes on future
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                THE ELDER-BEERMAN STORES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

       NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- CONTINUED

                                  (UNAUDITED)

   income. This swap agreement involves the receipt of variable rate amounts in
   exchange for fixed rate interest payments over the life of the agreement. The
   Company has determined that its swap agreement meets the criteria for cash
   flow hedge accounting. The fair value of the Company's swap agreement was a
   $2.9 million liability at February 4, 2001, and a $6.9 million liability at
   November 3, 2001. This liability is included in Deferred items on the
   condensed consolidated balance sheet. The adjustment to record the initial
   adoption of SFAS 133 and the net change in fair value were recorded, net of
   income taxes, in other comprehensive loss. There was no ineffectiveness
   during the 39 week period ended November 3, 2001.

6. ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

   In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS 141
   "Business Combinations" and SFAS 142 "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets".
   SFAS 141 primarily requires that all business combinations completed after
   June 30, 2001 be accounted for using the purchase method and establishes
   criteria for recognizing acquired intangible assets separately from goodwill.
   The Company will account for future business combinations under SFAS 141.

   SFAS 142 requires that goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives
   no longer be amortized, but will be subject to annual impairment tests.
   Intangible assets with finite useful lives will continue to be amortized over
   their useful lives. SFAS 142 is effective for fiscal years beginning after
   December 15, 2001. Effective February 3, 2002, the beginning of the new
   fiscal year, this statement will be adopted. The amortization of goodwill
   will continue until this statement is adopted. The elimination of goodwill
   amortization is expected to increase pre-tax earnings by approximately $0.9
   million each year. When this statement is adopted the required impairment
   tests will be performed. The Company cannot currently estimate the impact
   these impairment tests will have on its financial position or results of
   operations.

   In August 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS 144
   "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets", which
   addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal
   of long-lived assets. While SFAS 144 supersedes SFAS 121 "Accounting for the
   Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of",
   it retains many of the fundamental provisions of that statement. SFAS 144
   becomes effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. The
   Company has not yet determined the impact that SFAS 144 will have on the
   Company's financial position or results of operations.

7. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER RETIREMENT

   On August 21, 2001 the Company announced that Frederick J. Mershad will
   retire as Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and
   resign from the Board of Directors, effective December 31, 2001 (the
   "Retirement Date"). The Company entered into a Separation and Retirement
   Agreement (the "Separation Agreement") with Mr. Mershad. The Separation
   Agreement supercedes Mr. Mershad's Employment Agreement. Pursuant to the
   terms of the Separation Agreement, until the Retirement Date, Mr. Mershad
   will be entitled to his current base salary and benefits that would have been
   payable pursuant to the terms of his Employment Agreement. After the
   Retirement Date, the Company will pay to Mr. Mershad (i) his current base
   salary of $660,000 per year for the period beginning with the Retirement Date
   and ending on December 31, 2004 (the "Retirement Period") and (ii) his bonus
   (if any) earned in 2001. During the Retirement Period, Mr. Mershad will also
   be entitled to medical benefits equivalent to those provided to him prior to
   the Retirement Date and the automobile benefit that he received prior to the
   Retirement Date. Mr. Mershad's options to purchase shares of Common Stock and
   restricted shares that are unvested as of the Retirement Date will be
   forfeited. During the 13 weeks ended November 3, 2001 the Company recorded
   pre-tax expense of approximately $2.2 million for salary and benefits payable
   during the Retirement Period.

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                THE ELDER-BEERMAN STORES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

       NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- CONTINUED

                                  (UNAUDITED)

8. WRITE DOWN OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

   On October 29, 2001 the Company was informed that the Shoebilee, Inc.
   ("Shoebilee"), the company that purchased the assets of the Company's
   subsidiary The Bee-Gee Shoe Corp. ("Bee-Gee"), in January 2000, was in
   default under its lending agreement with its working capital lender (the
   "Working Capital Loan"). Shoebilee is also in default under the loan
   documents governing the amount Shoebilee owes the Company for the purchase of
   the Bee-Gee assets, as well as under an agreement pursuant to which the
   Company provides back office support services to Shoebilee (collectively, the
   "Company Agreements"). Shoebilee has been unable to cure its defaults under
   the Working Capital Loan and the Company Agreements. Additionally, Shoebilee
   has been unable to meet the Company's demand that Shoebilee provide adequate
   assurance of future performance under the Company Agreement governing back
   office support services. Management of Shoebilee has informed the Company
   that it intends to cease operations and liquidate under the U.S. Bankruptcy
   Code. As a result of Shoebilee's default and anticipated liquidation, the
   Company has recorded a pre-tax charge of $4.5 million during the 13 weeks
   ended November 3, 2001.

9. SEGMENT REPORTING

   The following table sets forth financial information by segment, $(000's):

<Table>
<Caption>
                                 THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED                 THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
                          -----------------------------------   -----------------------------------
                          NOVEMBER 3, 2001   OCTOBER 28, 2000   NOVEMBER 3, 2001   OCTOBER 28, 2000
                          ----------------   ----------------   ----------------   ----------------
<S>                       <C>                <C>                <C>                <C>
Department Store
  Revenues.............       $154,203           $155,340           $425,548           $429,709
  Operating loss.......         (4,024)            (3,227)           (15,246)           (13,106)
Finance Operations
  Revenues.............       $  8,708           $  9,046           $ 26,449           $ 26,378
  Operating profit.....          4,862              5,918             16,443             17,046
Segment Subtotal
  Revenues (1).........       $162,911           $164,386           $451,997           $456,087
  Operating profit
     (2)...............            838              2,691              1,197              3,940
</Table>

(1) Segment revenues is reconciled to reported revenues as follows:

<Table>
<Caption>
                                 THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED                 THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
                          -----------------------------------   -----------------------------------
                          NOVEMBER 3, 2001   OCTOBER 28, 2000   NOVEMBER 3, 2001   OCTOBER 28, 2000
                          ----------------   ----------------   ----------------   ----------------
<S>                       <C>                <C>                <C>                <C>
Segment revenues.......       $162,911           $164,386           $451,997           $456,087
  Intersegment
     operating charge
     eliminated........         (2,262)            (2,277)            (6,249)            (6,143)
                              --------           --------           --------           --------
                              $160,649           $162,109           $445,748           $449,944
                              ========           ========           ========           ========
</Table>

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                THE ELDER-BEERMAN STORES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

       NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- CONTINUED

                                  (UNAUDITED)

(2) Segment operating profit is reconciled to loss before income tax benefit as
    follows:

<Table>
<Caption>
                                 THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED                 THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
                          -----------------------------------   -----------------------------------
                          NOVEMBER 3, 2001   OCTOBER 28, 2000   NOVEMBER 3, 2001   OCTOBER 28, 2000
                          ----------------   ----------------   ----------------   ----------------
<S>                       <C>                <C>                <C>                <C>
Segment operating
  profit...............       $    838           $  2,691           $  1,197           $  3,940
Store closing costs....                            (1,353)                               (6,073)
Restructuring costs....                            (9,327)                              (11,341)
Interest expense.......         (3,386)            (3,361)           (10,205)            (8,879)
Write down accounts
  receivable...........         (4,540)                               (4,540)
Other..................         (3,559)            (1,453)            (3,010)            (1,456)
                              --------           --------           --------           --------
                              $(10,647)          $(12,803)          $(16,558)          $(23,809)
                              ========           ========           ========           ========
</Table>

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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
         CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

     This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking
statements that are based on management's current beliefs, estimates and
assumptions concerning the operations, future results and prospects of
Elder-Beerman and the retail industry in general. All statements that address
operating performance, events or developments that management anticipates will
occur in the future, including statements related to future sales, profits,
expenses, income and earnings per share, future finance and capital market
activity, or statements expressing general optimism about future results, are
forward-looking statements. In addition, words such as "expects," "anticipates,"
"intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," variations of such words and
similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

     Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward- looking
statements. Accordingly, there is no assurance that forward-looking statements
will prove to be accurate.

     Many factors could affect Elder-Beerman's future operations and results,
such as the following: increasing price and product competition; fluctuations in
consumer demand and confidence; the availability and mix of inventory;
fluctuations in costs and expenses; the effectiveness of advertising, marketing
and promotional programs; weather conditions that affect consumer traffic in
stores; the continued availability and terms of financing; the outcome of
pending and future litigation; and general economic conditions, such as the rate
of employment, inflation and interest rates and the condition of the capital
markets.

     Forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbors created under
the federal securities laws. Elder-Beerman undertakes no obligation to update
publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise.

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS

     The following is a discussion of the financial condition and results of
operations of the Company for the 13 week periods ended November 3, 2001 ("Third
Quarter 2001") and October 28, 2000 ("Third Quarter 2000"), and the 39 week
periods ended November 3, 2001 ("Nine Months of 2001") and October 28, 2000
("Nine Months of 2000"). The Company's fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest
to January 31. The discussion and analysis which follow are based upon and
should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements and the Notes thereto included in Part I. Item I.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

  Third Quarter 2001 Compared to Third Quarter 2000

     Net sales for the Third Quarter 2001 decreased by 0.7% to $153.5 million
from $154.6 million for the Third Quarter 2000. Comparable store sales decreased
by 4.3%. Women's outerwear, junior sportswear, cosmetics, shoes and women's
accessories had the best performance.

     Financing revenue from the Company's private label credit card for the
Third Quarter 2001 decreased by 4.8% to $6.4 million from $6.8 million for the
Third Quarter 2000, caused by a reduction in accounts receivable due to lower
sales.

     Other revenue, which is primarily from leased departments, for the Third
Quarter 2001 and the Third Quarter 2000 was $0.7 million.

     Cost of merchandise sold, occupancy, and buying expenses decreased to 71.7%
of net sales for the Third Quarter 2001 from 76.8% of net sales for the Third
Quarter 2000. During the Third Quarter 2001 merchandise gross margins were
reduced 0.4%, due to additional markdowns to clear excess inventory as a result
of the comparable sales decrease. During the Third Quarter 2000 inventory
adjustments of approximately $7.6 million (4.9% of sales) relating to the
Company's strategic plan, and $1.3 million (0.9% of sales) related to the
closing of the Evansville, Indiana store were recorded.

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     Selling, general, administrative, and other expenses increased to 34.5% of
net sales for the Third Quarter 2001 compared to 31.5% for the Third Quarter
2000. During the Third Quarter 2001 the Company recorded a $4.5 million charge
to write down the accounts receivable from Shoebilee, refer to the Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements note 8, and $2.7 million in charges
related to the retirement of its chairman, president, and chief executive
officer, and expenses recorded for the search of a new chief executive, which
was partially offset by expense initiatives that have been implemented as part
of the Company's strategic plan. The Third Quarter 2000 included an expense of
$1.7 million for the development and implementation of the Company's strategic
plan.

     Depreciation and amortization expense increased to 3.2% of net sales for
the Third Quarter 2001 compared to 2.6% of net sales for the Third Quarter 2000.
The increase is primarily due to increased capital expenditures related to the
opening of new concept stores, and replacing the point-of-sale cash registers in
all stores.

     Interest expense was $3.4 million for the Third Quarter 2001 and the Third
Quarter 2000.

     An income tax benefit was recorded in the Third Quarter 2001 and the Third
Quarter 2000 at a rate of 36.0%.

  Nine Months of 2001 Compared to Nine Months of 2000

     Net sales for the Nine Months of 2001 decreased by 1.0% to $423.5 million
from $427.6 million for the Nine Months of 2000. Comparable store sales
decreased by 3.2%. Women's outerwear, junior sportswear, furniture, cosmetics
and shoes had the best performance.

     Financing revenue from the Company's private label credit card was $20.2
million for the Nine Months of 2001 and the Nine Months of 2000. A decline in
carrying charges during the Nine Months of 2001 caused by a reduction in
accounts receivable due to lower sales was offset by an increase in late fees
charged.

     Other revenue, which is primarily from leased departments, for the Nine
Months of 2001 and the Nine Months of 2000 was $2.1 million.

     Cost of merchandise sold, occupancy, and buying expenses decreased to 71.7%
of net sales for the Nine Months of 2001 from 73.1% of net sales for the Nine
Months of 2000. During the Nine Months of 2001 merchandise gross margins were
reduced 0.9% due to additional markdowns to clear excess inventory as a result
of the comparable sales decrease. During the Nine Months of 2000 inventory
adjustments of approximately $7.6 million (1.8% of sales) relating to the
Company's strategic plan, and $3.1 million (0.7% of sales) related to the
closing of the Company's Wheeling and Charleston, West Virginia stores and the
Evansville, Indiana store were recorded.

     Selling, general, administrative, and other expenses decreased to 31.7% of
net sales for the Nine Months of 2001 from 32.9% for the Nine Months of 2000.
During the Nine Months of 2001 the Company reduced expenses through initiatives
that have been implemented as part of the Company's strategic plan. This
reduction was partially offset by $2.7 million in charges related to the
retirement of its chairman, president, and chief executive officer, and expenses
recorded for the search of a new chief executive and a $4.5 million charge to
write down the note receivable from Shoebilee, refer to the Notes to Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements note 8. The Nine Months of 2000 included an
expense of $3.7 million for the development and implementation of the Company's
strategic plan, and an expense of $2.9 million related to the closing of the
Company's Wheeling and Charleston, West Virginia stores.

     Depreciation and amortization expense increased to 3.4% of net sales for
the Nine Months of 2001 compared to 2.7% of net sales for the Nine Months of
2000. The increase is primarily due to increased capital expenditures related to
the opening of new concept stores, and replacing the point-of-sale cash
registers in all stores.

     Interest expense increased to $10.2 million for the Nine Months of 2001
from $8.9 million for the Nine Months of 2000. The increase is primarily due to
higher average borrowing because of the Company's stock repurchase program,
which was completed in October 2000.

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     An income tax benefit was recorded in the Nine Months of 2001 and the Nine
Months of 2000 at a rate of 36.0%.

  Liquidity and Capital Resources

     The Company's principal sources of funds are cash flow from operations and
borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility and Receivable Securitization
Facility (collectively, the "Credit Facilities"). The Company's primary ongoing
cash requirements are to fund debt service, make capital expenditures, and
finance working capital.

     Net cash used in operating activities was $9.0 million for the Nine Months
of 2001, compared to $26.7 million used in the Nine Months of 2000. A net loss
of $10.6 million was recorded in the Nine Months of 2001, compared to a net loss
of $15.2 million in the Nine Months of 2000. The depreciation and amortization
component of the net losses increased $2.9 million to $14.3 million for the Nine
Months of 2001, compared to $11.4 million for the Nine Months of 2000. The
seasonal increase of inventory levels in preparation for the Christmas selling
season was $12.9 million and trade payables was $16.6 million more than in the
Nine Months of 2000.

     Net cash used in investing activities was $13.9 million for the Nine Months
of 2001, compared to $15.9 million for the Nine Months of 2000. The decrease is
due to reduced capital expenditures for store maintenance, remodeling, and data
processing.

     For the Nine Months of 2001, net cash provided by financing activities was
$25.4 million compared to $42.6 million provided by financing activities for the
Nine Months of 2000, which represents reduced borrowing required for operating
and investing activities.

     The Company believes that it will generate sufficient cash flow from
operations, as supplemented by its available borrowings under the Credit
Facilities, to meet anticipated working capital and capital expenditure
requirements, as well as debt service requirements under the Credit Facilities.

     The Company may from time to time consider acquisitions of department store
assets and companies. Acquisition transactions, if any, are expected to be
financed through a combination of cash on hand from operations, available
borrowings under the Credit Facilities, and the possible issuance from time to
time of long-term debt or other securities. Depending upon the conditions in the
capital markets and other factors, the Company will from time to time consider
the issuance of debt or other securities, or other possible capital market
transactions, the proceeds of which could be used to refinance current
indebtedness or for other corporate purposes.

  Accounting Standards

     See the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements note 6 for the
discussion of the potential effect of recently issued accounting standards on
the Company's financial position or results of operations.

ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

     The Company is subject to the risk of fluctuating interest rates in the
normal course of business, primarily as a result of its variable rate borrowing.
The Company has entered into a variable to fixed rate interest-rate swap
agreement to effectively reduce its exposure to interest rate fluctuations. A
hypothetical 100 basis point change in interest rates would not materially
affect the Company's financial position, liquidity or results of operations.

     The Company does not maintain a trading account for any class of financial
instrument and is not directly subject to any foreign currency exchange or
commodity price risk. As a result, the Company believes that its market risk
exposure is not material to the Company's financial position, liquidity or
results of operations.

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                         PART II. -- OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

     The Company is currently involved in several legal proceedings arising from
its normal business activities and reserves have been established where
appropriate. However, no legal proceedings have arisen or become reportable
events during this quarter, and management believes that none of the remaining
legal proceedings will have a material adverse effect on the financial
condition, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.

ITEM 2.  CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

     (a) Not Applicable.

     (b) Not Applicable.

     (c) Not Applicable.

     (d) Not Applicable.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

     Not Applicable.

ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

     Elder-Beerman held its annual meeting of shareholders on September 20,
2001. The Board of Directors recommended that the shareholders elect ten
directors for one-year terms. Except for Mr. Mershad (who will retire from
Elder-Beerman and resign from the Board effective January 1, 2002), the terms of
the other directors elected at the annual meeting will expire at the annual
meeting of shareholders in 2002. There were 11,416,515 common shares entitled to
vote at the meeting. A total of 7,800,932 shares, or 68.33% of shares
outstanding, were represented at the meeting.

<Table>
<Caption>
                                                                 FOR       WITHHELD
                                                              ---------    ---------
<S>                                                           <C>          <C>
Mark F.C. Berner............................................  7,649,970      150,962
Dennis S. Bookshester.......................................  7,623,128      177,804
Eugene I. Davis.............................................  7,638,405      162,527
Charles Macaluso............................................  7,630,211      170,721
Steven C. Mason.............................................  6,807,151      993,781
Frederick J. Mershad........................................  6,776,320    1,024,612
Thomas J. Noonan............................................  6,813,385      987,547
Laura H. Pomerantz..........................................  6,790,698    1,010,234
Jack A. Staph...............................................  6,825,251      975,681
Charles H. Turner...........................................  7,655,046      145,886
</Table>

ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION.

     None.

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

     (a) The following Exhibits are included in this Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q:

<Table>
<C>                    <S>
         3(a)          Amended Articles of Incorporation (previously filed as
                       Exhibit 3(a) to the Form 10-K filed on April 30, 1998 (the
                       "Form 10-K") and incorporated herein by reference)

         3(b)          Certificate of Amendment to the Amended Articles of
                       Incorporation (previously filed as Exhibit 3(b) to the
                       Company's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended October
                       28, 2000 (the "2000 3rd Quarter 10-Q") and incorporated
                       herein by reference)
</Table>

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<Table>
<C>                    <S>
         3(c)          Amended Code of Regulations (previously filed as Exhibit
                       3(c) to the 2000 3rd Quarter 10-Q and incorporated herein by
                       reference)

         4(a)          Stock Certificate for Common Stock (previously filed as
                       Exhibit 4(a) to the Company's Form 10/A-1 filed on January
                       23, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference)

         4(b)          Rights Agreement By and Between The Elder-Beerman Stores
                       Corp. and Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A., dated as of December
                       30, 1997 (previously filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's
                       Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed on November 17,
                       1998 (the "Form 8-A") and incorporated herein by reference)

         4(c)          Warrant Agreement by and Between Beerman-Peal Holdings, Inc.
                       and the Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. for 249,809 shares of
                       Common Stock at a strike price of $12.80 per share dated
                       December 30, 1997 (previously filed as Exhibit 4(d) to the
                       Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)

         4(d)          Warrant Agreement by and Between Beerman-Peal Holdings, Inc.
                       and the Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. for 374,713 shares of
                       Common Stock at a strike price of $14.80 per share dated
                       December 30, 1997 (previously filed as Exhibit 4(e) to the
                       Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)

         4(e)          Amendment No. 1 to the Rights Agreement, dated as of
                       November 11, 1998 (previously filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the
                       Form 8-A and incorporated herein by reference)

        10(a)          Modification Agreement, dated June 15, 2001, between
                       Elder-Beerman and Scott J. Davido

        10(b)          Modification Agreement, dated June 15, 2001, between
                       Elder-Beerman and Steven D. Lipton

        10(c)          Modification Agreement, dated June 15, 2001, between
                       Elder-Beerman and James M. Zamberlan
</Table>

     (b) The Company filed a current report on Form 8-K on August 21, 2001.

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                                   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.

                                         THE ELDER-BEERMAN STORES CORP.,
                                         an Ohio corporation

                                         By: /s/ Scott J. Davido
                                           -------------------------------------
                                           Scott J. Davido
                                           Executive Vice President, Chief
                                             Financial Officer and Treasurer
                                           (on behalf of the Registrant and as
                                             Principal Financial Officer)

Dated: December 18, 2001

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                                 EXHIBIT INDEX

<Table>
<Caption>
EXHIBIT
NUMBER                        DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
-------                       ----------------------
<C>        <S>
 3(a)      Amended Articles of Incorporation (previously filed as
           Exhibit 3(a) to the Form 10-K filed on April 30, 1998 (the
           "Form 10-K") and incorporated herein by reference)
 3(b)      Certificate of Amendment to the Amended Articles of
           Incorporation (previously filed as Exhibit 3(b) to the
           Company's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended October
           28, 2000 (the "2000 3rd Quarter 10-Q") and incorporated
           herein by reference)
 3(c)      Amended Code of Regulations (previously filed as Exhibit
           3(c) to the 2000 3rd Quarter 10-Q and incorporated herein by
           reference)
 4(a)      Stock Certificate for Common Stock (previously filed as
           Exhibit 4(a) to the Company's Form 10/A-1 filed on January
           23, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference)
 4(b)      Rights Agreement By and Between The Elder-Beerman Stores
           Corp. and Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A., dated as of December
           30, 1997 (previously filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's
           Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed on November 17,
           1998 (the "Form 8-A") and incorporated herein by reference)
 4(c)      Warrant Agreement by and Between Beerman-Peal Holdings, Inc.
           and the Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. for 249,809 shares of
           Common Stock at a strike price of $12.80 per share dated
           December 30, 1997 (previously filed as Exhibit 4(d) to the
           Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)
 4(d)      Warrant Agreement by and Between Beerman-Peal Holdings, Inc.
           and the Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. for 374,713 shares of
           Common Stock at a strike price of $14.80 per share dated
           December 30, 1997 (previously filed as Exhibit 4(e) to the
           Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)
 4(e)      Amendment No. 1 to the Rights Agreement, dated as of
           November 11, 1998 (previously filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the
           Form 8-A and incorporated herein by reference)
10(a)      Modification Agreement, dated June 15, 2001, between
           Elder-Beerman and Scott J. Davido
10(b)      Modification Agreement, dated June 15, 2001, between
           Elder-Beerman and Steven D. Lipton
10(c)      Modification Agreement, dated June 15, 2001, between
           Elder-Beerman and James M. Zamberlan
</Table>

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