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): May 13, 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 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 News Release announcing 2003 first quarter
consolidated earnings issued May 13, 2003.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. issued a news release on May 13, 2003,
announcing its 2003 first quarter consolidated earnings. This information,
attached as exhibit 99.1, is being furnished pursuant to Item 12 of Form 8-K in
accordance with the interim guidance set forth in SEC Release 33-8216/34-47583.
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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.
(Registrant)
/s/ Robert B. Cavanaugh
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Robert B. Cavanaugh
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
Date: May 15, 2003
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
99.1 J. C. Penney Company, Inc. News Release
issued May 13, 2003