SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
Current Report
Dated February 3, 2005
of
ZALE CORPORATION
A Delaware Corporation
IRS Employer Identification No. 75-0675400
SEC File Number 001-04129
901 West Walnut Hill Lane
Irving, Texas 75038
(972) 580-4000
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 Securities Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) 12 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) 12 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 240.13e-2(c))
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On February 3, 2005, Zale Corporation issued a press release reporting its sales results for the second fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2005. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information set forth under this Item 2.02 and in Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
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.
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| | ZALE CORPORATION
Registrant |
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| Date:February 3, 2005 | By: | /s/ Cynthia T. Gordon |
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Cynthia T. Gordon |
| | Senior Vice President,
Controller
(principle accounting officer
of the Registrant) |
EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 Press Release of Zale Corporation issued February 3, 2005.
