8-K
UNITED STATES
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
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 5, 2016
J. C. PENNEY COMPANY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | 1-15274 | 26-0037077 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File No.) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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6501 Legacy Drive Plano, Texas | 75024-3698 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (972) 431-1000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 2.02 | Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
On February 5, 2016, J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release regarding the proposed sale and partial leaseback of its Home Office facility in Plano, Texas. The press release also included certain preliminary information regarding the Company’s gross margin results for the quarterly period ended January 30, 2016. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
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Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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(d) Exhibit 99.1
| J. C. Penney Company, Inc. News Release issued February 5, 2016 |
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.
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| J. C. PENNEY COMPANY, INC. |
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By: | /s/ Edward Record Edward Record Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: February 9, 2016
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number | Description
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99.1 | J. C. Penney Company, Inc. News Release issued February 5, 2016 |