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 (Date of Earliest Event Reported) December 9, 2004
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Washington 0-20355 91-1223280
--------------------- ---------------------- ------------------------
(State or other (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer Identification
jurisdiction of No.) No.)
incorporation)
999 Lake Drive
Issaquah, WA 98027
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 425-313-8100
Item 2.02. Results of Operation and Financial Condition
On December 9, 2004, the Company issued a press release containing its
results of operation for the fiscal quarter (12 weeks)ending November 21, 2004.
A copy of the press release is included in Item 9.01.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibits are included in this report:
99. Press release dated December 9, 2004.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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, in the City of
Issaquah, State of Washington, on December 9, 2004.
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION
By: /s/ Richard A. Galanti
Richard A. Galanti,
Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer