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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
Current Report
Dated September 23, 2004
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 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of
Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
On September 23, 2004, the Board of Directors of Zale Corporation (the
"Company") elected Sue E. Gove to serve as a director of the Company.
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
Date: September 28, 2004 By: /s/ Mark R. Lenz
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Mark R. Lenz
Group Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
(principle financial officer
of the registrant)
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