SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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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): April 18, 2002
 

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

New York
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

 

1-416
(Commission File Number)

  

36-1750680
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
     

3333 Beverly Road,
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
(Address of principal executive offices)

  

60179
(Zip Code)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (847) 286-2500

 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report): Not Applicable

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Item 5.

Other Events.
   
 

On April 18, 2002 the Registrant issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.

Item 7.

Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
   
 

The Exhibit Index on page E-1 is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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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 thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.
 
 

By: /s/ Paul J. Liska

Paul J. Liska

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

Date: April 18, 2002

 

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX
 

Exhibit No.

 

99

Press release dated April 18, 2002.
   
   

 

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