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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): May 8, 2003
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ZALE CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 001-04129 75-0675400
(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
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99.1 Press Release of Zale Corporation issued May 8, 2003.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
The information set forth under this Item 9 is being furnished pursuant to
"Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition" of Form 8-K in
accordance with interim guidance provided by the Securities and Exchange
Commission in Release Nos. 33-8216 and 34-47583. Such information, including the
Exhibits attached hereto, 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.
On May 8, 2003, Zale Corporation issued a press release reporting its sales
results for the third quarter ended April 30, 2003. A copy of the press release
is hereby attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 Press Release of Zale Corporation issued May 8, 2003.
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: May 8, 2003 By: /s/ Cynthia T. Gordon
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Cynthia T. Gordon
Senior Vice President, Controller
(principle accounting officer
of the registrant)