SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-k
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 26, 2004
J. C. PENNEY COMPANY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified
in its charter)
Delaware 1-15274 26-0037077
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation ) Identification No.)
6501 Legacy Drive
Plano, Texas 75024-3698
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (972) 431-1000
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. issued a news release on February 26, 2004,
announcing its fiscal 2004 consolidated earnings. This information is
attached as exhibit 99.1.
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.
J. C. PENNEY COMPANY, INC.
By: /s/ Robert B. Cavanaugh
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Robert B. Cavanaugh
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
Date: February 27, 2004
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
99.1 J. C. Penney Company, Inc. News Release
issued February 26, 2004