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 13, 2002
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 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
The Company's chief executive officer and chief financial officer announced
today that they fully intend to sign the certifications required in connection
with the filing of the Company's report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter.
Given the Company's January 25, 2003 fiscal year-end, the Form 10-Q, and the
accompanying certifications, will be completed when due in early September.
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/ Charles R. Lotter
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Charles R. Lotter
Executive Vice President,
Secretary and General Counsel
Date: August 13, 2002