SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 --------- FORM 8-k CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 13, 2002 J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-15274 26-0037077 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation ) Identification No.) 6501 Legacy Drive Plano, Texas 75024-3698 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (972) 431-1000 Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure The Company's chief executive officer and chief financial officer announced today that they fully intend to sign the certifications required in connection with the filing of the Company's report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter. Given the Company's January 25, 2003 fiscal year-end, the Form 10-Q, and the accompanying certifications, will be completed when due in early September. 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. J. C. PENNEY COMPANY, Inc. (Registrant) /s/ Charles R. Lotter ---------------------------- Charles R. Lotter Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel Date: August 13, 2002