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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): June 20, 2006
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 5.05 Amendments to the Registrant's Code of Ethics, or Waiver of a
Provision of the Code of Ethics.
On June 20, 2006, J. C. Penney Company, Inc. ("Company") adopted a restated
Statement of Business Ethics. The Statement of Business Ethics applies to all
Company associates, including the Company's executive officers. A copy of the
restated Statement of Business Ethics is attached as Exhibit 14.1 hereto.
Item 9.01(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit 14.1 J. C. Penney Company, Inc. Statement of Business Ethics
SIGNATURE
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/ Joanne L. Bober
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Joanne L. Bober
Executive Vice President,
Secretary and General Counsel
Date: June 21, 2006
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
14.1 J. C. Penney Company, Inc. Statement of Business Ethics