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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 20, 2001

 

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

 

 

 

Item 5. Other Events.

Beginning on April 20, 2001, the Registrant made available the financial schedules attached at Exhibit 99.

  

Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.

The Exhibit Index is incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

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/ Jeffrey N. Boyer

Jeffrey N. Boyer
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer

 

 

Date: April 19, 2001

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

 

99.

Sears, Roebuck and Co. financial schedules.