SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Dated February 26, 2007
of
ZALE CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware | | 001-04129 | | 75-0675400 |
(State or other jurisdiction | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer |
of incorporation) | | | | Identification No.) |
901 West Walnut Hill Lane
Irving, Texas 75038
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(972) 580-4000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
n/a
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if this Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On February 21, 2007, Zale Corporation entered into a Settlement and Release Agreement with Frank C. Mroczka. Under the agreement, for a period of six months beginning January 4, 2007 (the “Severance Period”), Mr. Mroczka will continue to receive his base salary as in effect at the time of his termination of employment. These payments, which will be made in accordance with Zale’s regular payroll schedule, will amount to an aggregate of $152,833. In addition, through the Severance Period, Zale will continue to provide Mr. Mroczka with medical insurance coverage that he previously received. Mr. Mroczka also will be paid approximately $20,289 in cash, representing his vested benefits under the Zale Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan.
Under the agreement, Mr. Mroczka agreed to certain non-competition, non-solicitation and confidentiality provisions for a period of time following his termination of employment.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
| | Zale Corporation. |
| | (Registrant) |
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Date: February 26, 2007 | | By: | | /s/ Rodney Carter |
| | | | Rodney Carter |
| | | | Group Senior Vice President, |
| | | | Chief Financial Officer |
| | | | (Principal Financial Officer |
| | | | of the Registrant) |
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