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AUTOZONE, INC. 8-K
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UNITED STATES
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
June 7, 2006
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
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Precommencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Precommencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
SIGNATURES
EXHIBIT INDEX
EX-99.1 PRESS RELEASE

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
     On June 7, 2006, the Board of Directors of AutoZone, Inc. (the “Company”) elected George R. Mrkonic, Jr. as a director of the Company. Mr. Mrkonic was also appointed to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Mrkonic’s election is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
     The following exhibit is filed with this Current Report pursuant to Item 5.02:
(d) Exhibits
         
  99.1    
Press Release dated June 7, 2006.

 

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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.
         
  AUTOZONE, INC.
 		  
  By:   /s/ Harry L. Goldsmith    
    Harry L. Goldsmith   
    Executive Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary 		  
 
Dated: June 7, 2006

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1      Press Release dated June 7, 2006.

  


                                                                    EXHIBIT 99.1


VETERAN RETAIL EXECUTIVE JOINS AUTOZONE BOARD

Memphis, Tenn. (June 7, 2006) -- AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO) today announced the
election of George R. Mrkonic, Jr. to the AutoZone Board of Directors. His
appointment is effective immediately.

Following a 10 year career with Borders Group, Inc., the second largest book
retailer in the United States, Mr. Mrkonic retired in 2004 after serving as the
company's President, Vice Chairman and Director. He has held senior level
executive positions with W.R. Grace and Company, Herman's World of Sporting
Goods, EyeLab, Inc., and Kmart Specialty Retail Group. He will be a member of
AutoZone's Audit Committee.

In making the announcement, J.R. Hyde, III, Chairman of the Board said,
"AutoZone is fortunate to have such an outstanding retail executive like George
Mrkonic join our board. His vast retailing, finance, and strategic planning
experience and his impressive business accomplishments will serve our company
and our shareholders well."

Mr. Mrkonic holds a B.A. and a M.A. in economics from Stanford University and a
MBA from Harvard University.

"I am excited about this opportunity", Mrkonic said. "I have long admired
AutoZone's leadership position in the auto parts segment and its tremendous
possibilities for the future."

ABOUT AUTOZONE:

As of May 6, 2006, AutoZone sells auto and light truck parts, chemicals and
accessories through 3,699 AutoZone stores in the United States and 92 AutoZone
stores in Mexico and also sells the ALLDATA brand automotive diagnostic and
repair software. On the web, AutoZone sells diagnostic and repair information
and auto and light truck parts through www.autozone.com.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:

Media:  Ray Pohlman at 901 495-7962, ray.pohlman@autozone.com
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Financial: Brian Campbell at 901 495-7005, brian.campbell@autozone.com
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