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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): November 18, 2003
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ZALE CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 001-04129 75-0675400
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
901 West Walnut Hill Lane, Irving, Texas 75038-1003
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(Address of principle 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)
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired
None.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information
None.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release of Zale Corporation issued November 18, 2003.
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On November 18, 2003, Zale Corporation issued a press release reporting its
financial results for its fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2003. A copy of the
press release is hereby furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by
reference.
The information set forth under this Item 12 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.
EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 Press Release of Zale Corporation issued November 18, 2003.
SIGNATURES
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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
Date: November 18, 2003 By: /s/ Cynthia T. Gordon
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Cynthia T. Gordon
Senior Vice President,
Controller
(principle accounting officer
of the registrant)
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