SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 -------- 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 26, 2001 The J. Jill Group, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Delaware 0-22480 04-2973769 (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 4 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7468 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (617) 376-4300 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE On February 26, 2001, The J. Jill Group, Inc. issued a Press Release reporting its financial results for its fiscal year ended December 30, 2000. A copy of the Press Release is set forth as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein. -2- ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. (a) Exhibits 99.1 February 26, 2001 Press Release. -3- 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. THE J. JILL GROUP, INC. Date: February 26, 2001 By: /s/ Peter J. Tulp ----------------------- Peter J. Tulp Vice President/Controller -4-