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
September 21, 2004
Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported)
AUTOZONE, INC.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Nevada | 1-10714 | 62-1482048 | |||
| (State or other jurisdiction of | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | |||
| incorporation or organization) |
123 South Front
Street
Memphis, Tennessee 38103
(Address
of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(901)
495-6500
Registrant’s telephone number,
including area code
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On September 21, 2004, AutoZone, Inc. issued a press release announcing its earnings for the fiscal year ended August 28, 2004, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
The following exhibit is furnished with this Current Report pursuant to Item 2.02:
| (c) | Exhibits |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated September 21, 2004. |
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.
| AUTOZONE, INC. | |||||
| By: | /s/ Michael G. Archbold | ||||
| Michael G. Archbold | |||||
| Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |||||
| Customer Satisfaction | |||||
Dated: September 21, 2004
EXHIBIT INDEX
| 99.1 | Press Release dated September 21, 2004 |