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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 April 29, 2000

                                       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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                           OHIO                                                     31-0271980
              (State or other jurisdiction of                                    (I.R.S. employer
              incorporation or organization)                                    identification no.)

              3155 EL-BEE ROAD, DAYTON, OHIO                                           45439
         (Address of principal executive offices)                                   (Zip Code)
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                                 (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)

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         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 June 9, 2000, 14,959,739 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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PART I.      FINANCIAL INFORMATION                                                                          PAGE

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ITEM 1.      Financial Statements

             Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of April 29, 2000 and as of January 29, 2000
             (Unaudited).......................................................................................1

             Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the 13 weeks ended April 29, 2000 and
             May 1, 1999 (Unaudited)...........................................................................2

             Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the 13 weeks ended April 29, 2000 and
             May 1, 1999 (Unaudited)...........................................................................3

             Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)..................................4

ITEM 2.      Management's Discussion and Analysis of Consolidated Financial Condition
             and Results of Operations.........................................................................7

ITEM 3.      Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk........................................9


PART II.     OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.      Legal Proceedings................................................................................10

ITEM 2.      Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds........................................................10

ITEM 3.      Defaults Upon Senior Securities..................................................................10

ITEM 4.      Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders..............................................10

ITEM 5.      Other Information................................................................................10

ITEM 6.      Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.................................................................10


SIGNATURES....................................................................................................12

EXHIBIT INDEX.................................................................................................13
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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)
                                   (Unaudited)

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<CAPTION>
                                                                            April 29, 2000        January 29, 2000
                                                                           ---------------        ----------------
<S>                                                                      <C>                     <C>
ASSETS
------

Current assets:
    Cash and equivalents                                                 $              8,256    $              8,276
    Customer accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful
         accounts: April 29, 2000 - $1,718; January 29, 2000 - $2,048)                130,600                 140,356
    Merchandise inventories                                                           185,151                 165,451
    Other current assets                                                               17,889                  20,250
                                                                         --------------------    --------------------
         Total current assets                                                         341,896                 334,333

Property, fixtures and equipment, less accumulated depreciation
    and amortization                                                                   74,751                  74,932

Other assets:                                                                          45,273                  45,630
                                                                         --------------------    --------------------

         Total assets                                                    $            461,920    $            454,895
                                                                         ====================    ====================

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
------------------------------------

Current liabilities:
    Current portion of long-term obligations                             $                967    $            131,086
    Accounts payable                                                                   37,955                  36,556
    Other accrued liabilities                                                          27,270                  25,892
                                                                         --------------------    --------------------
         Total current liabilities                                                     66,192                 193,534

Long-term obligations, less current portion                                           143,226                   6,130
Deferred items                                                                          9,120                   9,054
                                                                         --------------------    --------------------

    Total liabilities                                                                 218,538                 208,718

Shareholders' equity:
    Common stock, no par, 14,959,739 shares on April 29, 2000 and
         14,923,846 on January 29, 2000  issued and outstanding                       260,357                 260,171
    Unearned compensation - restricted stock                                           (1,689)                 (1,779)
    Deficit                                                                           (15,286)                (12,215)
                                                                         --------------------    --------------------

         Total shareholders' equity                                                   243,382                 246,177
                                                                         --------------------    --------------------

         Total liabilities and shareholders' equity                      $            461,920    $            454,895
                                                                         ====================    ====================
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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)


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<CAPTION>
                                                                 13-weeks ended          13-weeks ended
                                                                 April 29, 2000            May 1, 1999
                                                                -----------------          -----------


<S>                                                            <C>                     <C>
Revenues:
    Net sales                                                  $            141,582    $            139,654
    Financing                                                                 6,770                   6,700
    Leased departments                                                          592                     598
                                                               --------------------    --------------------
Total revenues                                                              148,944                 146,952

Costs & expenses:
    Cost of merchandise sold, occupancy, and buying expenses                104,890                 102,109
    Selling, general, administrative, and other expenses                     42,269                  41,508
    Provision for doubtful accounts                                             943                     932
    Interest expense                                                          2,928                   2,483
    Other expense (income)                                                    2,713                    (125)
                                                               --------------------    --------------------

         Total costs & expenses                                             153,743                 146,907

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income
    tax expense (benefit)                                                    (4,799)                     45

Income tax expense (benefit)                                                 (1,728)                     17
                                                               --------------------    --------------------

Income (loss) from continuing operations                                     (3,071)                     28

Discontinued Operations                                                        --                      (216)
                                                               --------------------    --------------------

Net loss                                                       $             (3,071)   $               (188)
                                                               ====================    ====================


Basic net loss per common share
    Continuing Operations                                      $              (0.21)   $               --
    Discontinued Operations                                                    --                     (0.01)
                                                               --------------------    --------------------
Net loss                                                       $              (0.21)   $              (0.01)
Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding                      14,653,934              15,752,831

Diluted net loss per common share
    Continuing Operations                                      $              (0.21)   $               --
    Discontinued Operations                                                    --                     (0.01)
                                                               --------------------    --------------------
Net loss                                                       $              (0.21)   $              (0.01)
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding                    14,653,934              15,827,345
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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)


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<CAPTION>
                                                                    13-weeks ended          13-weeks ended
                                                                    April 29, 2000            May 1, 1999
                                                                    --------------            ------------

<S>                                                               <C>                     <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
    Net loss                                                      $             (3,071)   $               (188)
    Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
    used in operating activities:
         Depreciation and amortization                                           3,705                   3,608
         Loss on discontinued operations                                          --                       216
         Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding
              discontinued operations                                           (4,492)                (27,295)
         Cash used in discontinued operations                                     --                    (1,202)
                                                                  --------------------    --------------------
           Net cash used in operating activities                                (3,858)                (24,861)

Cash flows from investing activities:
    Capital expenditures                                                        (3,133)                 (1,907)
                                                                  --------------------    --------------------
           Net cash used in investing activities                                (3,133)                 (1,907)


Cash flows from financing activities:
    Net payments under asset securitization agreement                          (14,541)                  1,621
    Net borrowings under revolving lines of credit                              21,753                  26,781
    Payments on long-term obligations                                             (235)                   (237)
    Other                                                                           (6)                     13
                                                                  --------------------    --------------------
           Net cash provided by financing activities                             6,971                  28,178
                                                                  --------------------    --------------------

Increas (decrease) in cash and equivalents                                         (20)                  1,410


Cash and equivalents - beginning of period                                       8,276                   8,146
                                                                  --------------------    --------------------

Cash and equivalents - end of period                              $              8,256    $              9,556
                                                                  ====================    ====================


Supplemental cash flow information:
    Interest paid                                                                2,570                   2,286
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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 generally accepted
     accounting principles 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 January 29, 2000.

2.   Per Share Amounts

     Basic income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income
     (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
     income per share when the effect would be dilutive.

     A reconciliation of the weighted-average shares used in the basic and
     diluted earnings per share calculation is as follows:

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<CAPTION>
                                                                Thirteen weeks ended
                                                        April 29, 2000          May 1, 1999
                                                        --------------          -----------
<S>                                                       <C>                   <C>
     Weighted average common
         shares outstanding                               14,653,934            15,752,831

     Dilutive potential common shares
         Stock Options                                                               6,769
         Deferred Stock                                                             67,745
                                                                               -----------

     Adjusted weighted average shares                     14,653,934            15,827,345
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3.   Stock-Based Compensation

     During the first quarter of 2000, a total of 25,000 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.

     The Plan provides for the issuance of deferred shares to bonus eligible
     employees who elect to receive deferred shares in lieu of a portion of
     their cash bonus. During the first quarter of 2000, the Company awarded
     15,570 deferred shares in lieu of cash bonus. These shares have a deferral
     period ending date of January 29, 2003. The Plan also provides for the
     issuance of restricted common shares to certain employees and nonemployee
     directors of the Company. These shares have a vesting period of three
     years. There were 35,893 restricted shares awarded under the Plan during
     the first quarter of 2000. The fair market value of the restricted shares
     is being amortized over the three year vesting period.



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     Nonemployee directors may take all or a portion of their annual base
     retainer fee in the form of a discounted stock option. During the first
     quarter of 2000 a total of 17,334 stock options, with an exercise price of
     $3.75, were granted under this plan. These options vest on February 5,
     2001.

4.   Debt

     On May 19, 2000 the Company entered into a new three-year Revolving Credit
     Facility ("Credit Facility"), and through its financing subsidiary, a new
     three-year variable rate securitization loan agreement ("Securitization
     Facility") with a commercial bank that expires May 18, 2003. Outstanding
     borrowings of $137.3 million on the Credit and Securitization Facilities
     due May 2003 are classified as long-term liabilities.

     The Credit Facility provides for borrowing and letters of credit in an
     aggregate amount up to $150 million subject to a borrowing base formula
     based primarily on merchandise inventories. There is a $40 million sublimit
     for letters of credit. The Company has the option to finance borrowings at
     either Prime, plus 25 basis points or LIBOR, plus 175 basis points through
     January 19, 2001 after which borrowing rates are subject to a leverage
     ratio.

     The Securitization Facility is a revolving agreement whereby the Company
     can borrow up to $150 million. The Company's customer accounts receivable
     are pledged as collateral under the Securitization Facility. The borrowings
     under this facility are subject to a borrowing-based formula based
     primarily on outstanding customer accounts receivable. Borrowings bear
     interest at approximately one month LIBOR, plus 5 basis points.

     Certain financial covenants related to debt are included in the Credit and
     Securitization facility agreements. Additionally, there are certain other
     restrictive covenants including limitations on the incurrence of additional
     liens, indebtedness, payment of dividends, distributions or other payments
     on and repurchase of outstanding capital stock, investments, mergers, stock
     transfer and sale of assets. Certain ratios related to the performance of
     the accounts receivable portfolio are also included.

5.   Store Closing

     On March 2, 2000 the Company announced its plan to close its downtown
     Wheeling and downtown Charleston stores in West Virginia. During the first
     quarter of 2000, the Company recorded costs of $1.1 million for fixed asset
     writedowns and $1.8 million for excess inventory markdowns. In addition,
     expense of $1.8 million was recorded for lease settlements and severance
     costs. The excess inventory markdowns are included in costs of merchandise
     sold, occupancy and buying expenses and all other costs are included in
     selling, general, administrative and other expenses. Both store closings
     are anticipated to be complete during the second quarter of 2000.

6.   Discontinued Operations

     During the fourth quarter of 1999 the company sold its wholly-owned
     subsidiary, The Bee-Gee Shoe Corp. ("Bee-Gee"), the specialty shoe store
     operation. Loss from operations for the 13-week period ending May 1, 1999
     was approximately $0.2 million, net of income tax benefits of approximately
     $0.1 million. The financial statements and notes have been reclassified for
     all periods presented to reflect Bee-Gee as a discontinued operation.




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7.   Segment Reporting

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

                                         13-weeks ended
                               April 29, 2000        May 1, 1999
                               --------------        -----------
Department Store
    Revenues                  $       142,174    $       140,252
    Operating profit (loss)            (3,578)            (3,573)

Finance Operations
    Revenues                  $         8,757    $         8,678
    Operating profit                    6,074              6,023

Segment Subtotal
    Revenues (1)              $       150,931    $       148,930
    Operating Profit (2)                2,496              2,450

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

                                       13-weeks ended
                              April 29, 2000       May 1, 1999
                              --------------       -----------
Segment revenues             $       150,931    $       148,930
Intersegment operating
         charge eliminated            (1,987)            (1,978)
                             ---------------    ---------------
                             $       148,944    $       146,952
                             ===============    ===============

     (2) Total segment operating profit is reconciled to income (loss) from
         continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit) as follows:

                                       39-weeks ended
                            April 29, 2000       May 1, 1999
                            --------------       -----------
Segment operating profit   $         2,496    $         2,450
Store closing costs                 (4,720)              --
Interest expense                    (2,928)            (2,483)
Other                                  353                 78
                           ---------------    ---------------
                           $        (4,799)   $            45
                           ===============    ===============




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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 April 29, 2000 ("First
Quarter 2000") and May 1, 1999 ("First Quarter 1999"). 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

FIRST QUARTER 2000 COMPARED TO FIRST QUARTER 1999

Net sales for the First Quarter 2000 increased by 1.4% to $141.6 million from
$139.7 million for the First Quarter 1999. Comparable store sales decreased by
1.2%. Children's ready-to-wear, cosmetics, decorative home, domestics,
furniture, and shoes had the most significant sales increases.

Financing revenue from the Company's private label credit card for the First
Quarter 2000 increased by 1.0% to $6.8 million from $6.7 million for the First
Quarter 1999. The increase in finance charges is due to an increase in late fees
charged, partially offset by a reduction in carrying charges due to lower
average outstanding accounts receivable.

Cost of merchandise sold, occupancy, and buying expenses increased to 74.1% of
net sales for the First Quarter 2000 from 73.1% of net sales for the First
Quarter 1999. This increase is due to an inventory adjustment of $1.8 million
related to the closing of the Company's Wheeling and Charleston, West Virginia
stores. The increase was partially offset by improved gross margin performance.

Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased to 29.9% of net sales
for the First Quarter 2000 from 29.7% for the First Quarter 1999.



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Provision for doubtful accounts was 0.7% of net sales for both the First Quarter
2000 and First Quarter 1999.

Interest expense increased to $2.9 million for the First Quarter 2000 from $2.5
million for the First Quarter 1999. The increase is due to increased
amortization of loan amendment fees related to the sale of Bee-Gee, increased
recurring fees related to the Credit Facilities, and increased interest rates.

Other expense of $2.7 million was incurred during the First Quarter 2000. This
amount includes an expense of $2.9 million for lease buyout, severance cost, and
write-down of fixed assets related to the closing of the Company's Wheeling and
Charleston, West Virginia stores, partially offset by interest income.

An income tax benefit was recorded in the First Quarter 2000 at the rate of
36.0% compared to an expense recorded in the First Quarter 1999 at the rate of
38.0%.

During the third quarter of 1999 the Company adopted a plan to dispose of
Bee-Gee and consummated the sale in the fourth quarter of 1999. The loss in the
First Quarter 1999 was entirely loss from operations. Refer to the Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements note number four.

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 $3.9 million for the First Quarter
2000, compared to $24.9 million used in the First Quarter 1999. During the First
Quarter 2000 the seasonal increase in inventory levels was $3.0 million less
than in the First Quarter 1999. Also, during the First Quarter 2000 accounts
payable increased by $2.5 million compared to a decrease of $6.8 million during
the First Quarter 1999.

Net cash used in investing activities was $3.1 million for the First Quarter
2000, compared to $1.9 million for the First Quarter 1999. The Company has spent
$1.2 million more than last year in capital expenditures for store maintenance,
remodeling, and data processing.

For the First Quarter 2000, net cash provided by financing activities was $7.0
million compared to $28.2 for the First Quarter 1999, which represents reduced
borrowing to fund cash used in operating and investing activities.

On May 19, 2000 the Company completed the replacement of its existing Credit
Facilities, which were set to expire in December 2000, with agreements similar
in scope and with 36 month terms. The new Revolving Credit Facility provides for
borrowings and letters of credit in an aggregate amount up to $150,000,000,
subject to a borrowing base formula based on seasonal merchandise inventories.
There is a $40,000,000 sublimit for letters of credit.

The Company's replacement Receivable Securitization Facility provides for
borrowings up to $150,000,000 based on qualified, pledged accounts receivable
balances. The terms and borrowing rates are substantially similar to the
predecessor Receivable Securitization Facility.

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



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The Company retained the investment banking firm of Wasserstein, Perella & Co.
to advise the Company on strategic alternatives available to maximize
shareholder value. The alternatives could include sale of the Company,
recapitalization or merger.

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.

    In addition, as a result of the bankruptcy, the Company remains subject to
the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court for matters relating to the
consummation of the Plan.

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.

                  None.

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:

            2(a)  Third Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization of The
                  Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. and its Subsidiaries dated November
                  17, 1997 (previously filed as Exhibit 2 to the Company's Form
                  10 filed on November 26, 1997, and incorporated herein by
                  reference)

            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)  Amended Code of Regulations (previously filed as Exhibit 3(b)
                  to the Form 10-Q filed on June 14, 1999 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)



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            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)  Amendment No. 1 to The Elder-Beerman Master Trust Pooling and
                  Servicing Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2000, among The
                  El-Bee Receivables Corporation, The El-Bee Chargit Corp. and
                  Bankers Trust Company.

           10(b)  Elder-Beerman Master Trust Series 2000-1 Supplement, dated as
                  of May 19, 2000, among The El-Bee Receivables Corporation, as
                  Transferor, The El-Bee Chargit Corp., as Servicer and Bankers
                  Trust Company, as Trustee.

           10(c)  Series 2000-1 Certificate Purchase Agreement, dated May 19,
                  2000, among The El-Bee Receivables Corporation, as Seller, the
                  Conduit Purchasers Named Therein, the Committed Purchasers
                  Named Therein, the Managing Agents Named Therein, Citicorp
                  North America, Inc., as Program Agent for the Purchasers and
                  Bankers Trust Company, as Trustee.

           10(d)  Intercreditor Agreement, dated May 19, 2000, among Citicorp
                  North America, Inc., as Program Agent, The El-Bee Receivables
                  Corporation, as Transferor, The El-Bee Chargit Corp., as
                  Originator and Servicer, The Elder-Beerman Stores Corp., as
                  Borrower and Originator, Bankers Trust Company, as Trustee and
                  Citicorp USA, Inc., as Bank Agent.

           10(e)  Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of May 19,
                  2000, among The Elder-Beerman Stores Corp., as Borrower and
                  the Lenders Party Thereto, Citibank, N.A., as Issuer and
                  Citicorp USA, Inc., as Agent and Swing Loan Bank.

           10(f)  Form of Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Note.

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(b)      No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the period.



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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.

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                                                              THE ELDER-BEERMAN STORES CORP.,
                                                              an Ohio corporation
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Dated:         JUNE 13, 2000                                   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)
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                                                   EXHIBIT INDEX



       Exhibit
        Number    Description of Exhibit
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         2(a)     Third Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization of The
                  Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. and its Subsidiaries dated November
                  17, 1997 (previously filed as Exhibit 2 to the Company's Form
                  10 filed on November 26, 1997, and incorporated herein by
                  reference)

         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)     Amended Code of Regulations (previously filed as Exhibit 3(b)
                  to the Form 10-Q filed on June 14, 1999 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(e) 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)     Amendment No. 1 to The Elder-Beerman Master Trust Pooling and
                  Servicing Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2000, among The
                  El-Bee Receivables Corporation, The El-Bee Chargit Corp. and
                  Bankers Trust Company.

        10(b)     Elder-Beerman Master Trust Series 2000-1 Supplement, dated as
                  of May 19, 2000, among The El-Bee Receivables Corporation, as
                  Transferor, The El-Bee Chargit Corp., as Servicer and Bankers
                  Trust Company, as Trustee.

        10(c)     Series 2000-1 Certificate Purchase Agreement, dated May 19,
                  2000, among The El-Bee Receivables Corporation, as Seller, the
                  Conduit Purchasers Named Therein, the Committed Purchasers
                  Named Therein, the Managing Agents Named Therein, Citicorp
                  North America, Inc., as Program Agent for the Purchasers and
                  Bankers Trust Company, as Trustee.

        10(d)     Intercreditor Agreement, dated May 19, 2000, among Citicorp
                  North America, Inc., as Program Agent, The El-Bee Receivables
                  Corporation, as Transferor, The El-Bee Chargit Corp., as
                  Originator and Servicer, The Elder-Beerman Stores Corp., as
                  Borrower and Originator, Bankers Trust Company, as Trustee
                  and Citicorp USA, Inc., as Bank Agent.

        10(e)     Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of May 19,
                  2000, among The Elder-Beerman Stores Corp., as Borrower and
                  the Lenders Party Thereto, Citibank, N.A., as Issuer and
                  Citicorp USA, Inc., as Agent and Swing Loan Bank.

        10(f)     Form of Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Note.

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