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): January 4, 2005
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
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Item 5.02(c) Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of
Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
Ken C. Hicks has been promoted to the position of President and Chief
Merchandising Officer of J. C. Penney Company, Inc. ("Company"), effective
January 4, 2005.
Mr. Hicks, age 52, joined JCPenney in 2002 as President and Chief Operating
Officer of Stores and Merchandise Operations of J. C. Penney Corporation, Inc.,
the Company's wholly-owned operating subsidiary. In July 2004, he was elected as
an officer of the parent Company to serve in that same capacity. Prior to
joining JCPenney, he served as president of Payless Shoe Source, Inc. from 1999
to 2002. He has also held senior merchandising positions at the Home Shopping
Network and May Department Stores.
Item 9.01(c) Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit 99 News Release dated January 4, 2005 announcing the promotion
of Ken C. Hicks to the position of President and Chief Merchandising Officer of
J. C. Penney Company, Inc.
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/ Jeffrey J. Vawrinek
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Jeffrey J. Vawrinek
Assistant Secretary
Date: January 7, 2005