SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
Current Report
Dated November 25, 2008
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
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On November 25, 2008, Zale Corporation issued a press release reporting its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended October 30, 2008. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information set forth 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.
| | | ZALE CORPORATION | | | | |
| | | Registrant | | | | |
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| Date: | | November 25, 2008 | | | By: /s/ Cynthia T. Gordon | |
| | | | | | Cynthia T. Gordon | |
| | | | | | Senior Vice President, Controller
(principal accounting officer of the Registrant) | |
