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 19, 1999
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
New York 1-416 36-1750680
(State or Other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Jurisdiction of Identification
Incorporation) Number)
3333 Beverly Road, Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60179
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (847) 286-2500
Item 5. Other Events.
On February 9, 1999, the registrant filed a Current Report on Form
8-K relating to (i) a plea agreement reached between Sears
Bankruptcy Recovery Management Services, Inc. ("SBRMS") and the
U.S. Attorney and (ii) an agreement settling a civil action also
brought by the U.S. Attorney. On February 19, 1999, the Court
entered an order approving each of the above-referenced
agreements.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.
By: /s/ Alan J. Lacy
Chief Financial Officer
Date: February 19, 1999
