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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) September 7, 1999
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ZALE CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-04129 75-0675400
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
901 W. Walnut Hill Lane, Irving, Texas 75038-1003
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (972) 580-4000
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On September 7, 1999, Zale Corporation (the "Company") announced a
stock repurchase program pursuant to which the Company, from time to time and
at management's discretion, may purchase through the current fiscal year up to
an aggregate of $50 million of Zale common stock on the open market.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
99 Press Release issued by the Company on September 7, 1999.
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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
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Registrant
By: /s/ Mark R. Lenz
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Mark R. Lenz
Senior Vice President, Controller
(principal accounting officer
of the registrant)
Date: September 7, 1999
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99 Press Release issued by the Company on September 7, 1999.