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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
Date of Report September 7, 2004
Date of earliest event reported September 7, 2004
The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission file no. 1-9659
Delaware 95-4119509
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
One Marcus Square
1618 Main Street
Dallas, Texas
75201
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (214) 741-6911
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Not Applicable
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ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release dated September 7, 2004 announcing financial
results for the fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended July
31, 2004.
ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
The following information is being furnished, not filed, pursuant to Item
2.02. Accordingly, this information will not be incorporated by reference into
any registration statement filed by The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified as being
incorporated therein by reference.
On September 7, 2004, The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. issued a press release
announcing its results of operations and financial condition for the fiscal
fourth quarter and fiscal year ended July 31, 2004. A copy of this press release
is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
The press release contains information relating to earnings per diluted
share before a change in accounting principle and after excluding impairment
charges and the impact of favorable settlements associated with previous state
tax filings. Management has included this information because it believes it
more accurately reflects results from core operating activities and is a better
base from which to measure the company's future performance.
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.
SIGNATURES
THE NEIMAN MARCUS GROUP, INC.
Date: September 7, 2004 By: /s/ T. Dale Stapleton
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T. Dale Stapleton
Vice President and Controller
(principal accounting officer
of the registrant)