================================================================================ UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of Earliest event reported) June 3, 1999 ZALE CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 1-04129 75-0675400 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 901 W Walnut Hill Lane Irving, Texas 75038-1003 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's Telephone number, including area code: (972) 580-4000 Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ================================================================================ ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On June 3, 1999, Zale Corporation (the "Company") announced that it has purchased substantially all assets and assumed certain liabilities of Peoples Jewellers Corporation, a privately owned chain of 177 fine jewelry stores operated throughout Canada. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits. -------- 99 Press Release issued by the Company on June 3, 1999. 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 June 3, 1999 By: /s/ Mark R. Lenz --------------------------------- Mark R. Lenz Senior Vice President, Controller EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION - ------- ----------- 99 Press Release issued by the Company on June 3, 1999.