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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) July 21, 2000
J. C. PENNEY COMPANY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-777 13-5583779
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File No.) Identification No.)
6501 Legacy Drive
Plano, Texas 75024-3698
(Address of principal (Zip code)
executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (972) 431-1000
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Item 5. Other Events.
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On July 27, 2000, J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (the "Company") announced
that its Board of Directors had named Allen I. Questrom as Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of the Company, starting on September 15, 2000. In
connection with this appointment, the Company entered into an employment
agreement with Mr. Questrom, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit
10.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits.
10. Employment Agreement dated July 21, 2000 between the
Company and Allen I. Questrom.
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SIGNATURES
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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.
/s/ C. R. Lotter
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C. R. Lotter
Executive Vice President,
Secretary and General Counsel
Date: September 1, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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10 Employment Agreement dated July 21, 2000 between the
Company and Allen I. Questrom.
