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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): August 5, 2004
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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 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On August 5, 2004, Zale Corporation issued a press release reporting its
sales results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended July 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 12 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.
EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 Press Release of Zale Corporation issued August 5, 2004.
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: August 5, 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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