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 23, 2004
Date of Report
(Date of earliest
event reported)
AUTOZONE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Nevada (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
1-10714 (Commission File Number) |
62-1482048 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
123 South Front
Street
Memphis, Tennessee 38103
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(901) 495-6500
Registrant’s telephone number, including area
code
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On September 23, 2004, AutoZone, Inc. issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
The following exhibit is furnished with this Current Report pursuant to Item 7.01:
| (c) | Exhibits |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated September 23, 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.
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AUTOZONE, INC. |
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| By: | /s/ Michael G. Archbold Michael G. Archbold Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Customer Satisfaction |
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Dated: September 23, 2004
EXHIBIT INDEX
| 99.1 | Press Release dated September 23, 2004 |
News:
For immediate release
AUTOZONE UPDATES COMMERCIAL PROGRAM COUNT
Memphis, Tenn.—(September 23, 2004)— AutoZone (NYSE:AZO), the nation’s leading auto parts retailer, announced, as of August 28, 2004, the Company had 2,209 Commercial programs. AutoZone had previously reported an incorrect 2,009 programs as of August 28, 2004.
About AutoZone:
As of August 28, 2004, the Company had 3,420 domestic stores and 63 stores in Mexico. AutoZone is the nation’s leading retailer of automotive parts and accessories. Each store carries an extensive product line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, including new and remanufactured automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories, and non-automotive products. Many domestic stores also have a commercial sales program that provides commercial credit and prompt delivery of parts and other products to local, regional and national repair garages, dealers and service stations. AutoZone also sells the ALLDATA brand diagnostic and repair software. On the web, AutoZone sells diagnostic and repair information and auto and light truck parts through www.autozone.com. AutoZone does not derive revenue from automotive repair or installation.
Contact Information:
Media: Ray Pohlman at 901 495-7962,
ray.pohlman@autozone.com
Financial: Brian Campbell at 901 495-7005,
brian.campbell@autozone.com
123 South Front Street, Memphis, TN 38103 Phone (901) 495-6500