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): August 12, 2003
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 August 12, 2003,
announcing its 2003 second quarter 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: August 13, 2003
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
99.1 J. C. Penney Company, Inc. News Release
issued August 12, 2003