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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
Current Report
Dated November 4, 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 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On November 4, 2004, Zale Corporation issued a press release reporting its
sales results for the first fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2004. A copy of the
press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by
reference.
The information set forth under this Item 2.02 and 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, 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
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Registrant
Date: November 4, 2004 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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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 Press Release of Zale Corporation issued November 4, 2004.