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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


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FORM 8-K


Current Report

Dated October 29, 2009


of


ZALE CORPORATION


A Delaware Corporation
IRS Employer Identification No. 75-0675400
SEC File Number 001-04129

901 West Walnut Hill Lane
Irving, Texas  75038
(972) 580-4000




Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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Item 2.02

Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 29, 2009, Zale Corporation issued a press release reporting its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended July 31, 2009. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information set forth in Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.


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.

Zale Corporation

 
 

Dated: October 30, 2009

By: /s/ Matthew W. Appel
Matthew W. Appel
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer