SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 --------- FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 14, 2005 J. C. PENNEY COMPANY, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-15274 26-0037077 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation ) Identification No.) 6501 Legacy Drive Plano, Texas 75024-3698 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (972) 431-1000 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: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13d-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Attached are the following forms of award and/or election under the referenced J. C. Penney Company, Inc. compensatory plans: 2001 Equity Compensation Plan ------------------------------ Exhibit 10.1 Form of Notice of Restricted Stock Unit Award Exhibit 10.2 Form of Notice of Restricted Stock Award Exhibit 10.3 Form of Grant of Stock Option(s), Special Stock Option Grant Exhibit 10.4 Form of Director's election to receive annual all/portion of annual cash retainer in J. C. Penney Company, Inc. Common Stock Exhibit 10.5 Form of Notice of Restricted Stock Award - Non-Associate Director Annual Grant Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors ----------------------------------------- Exhibit 10.6 Form of Notice of Election to Defer Exhibit 10.7 Form of Notice of Change in the Amount of Fees Deferred Exhibit 10.8 Form of Notice of Change of Factor for Deferral Account Exhibit 10.9 Form of Notice of Termination of Election to Defer 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. J. C. PENNEY COMPANY, INC. By: /s/ Joanne L. Bober ------------------------- Joanne L. Bober Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Date: February 14, 2005 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description Exhibit 10.1 Form of Notice of Restricted Stock Unit Award Exhibit 10.2 Form of Notice of Restricted Stock Award Exhibit 10.3 Form of Grant of Stock Option(s), Special Stock Option Grant Exhibit 10.4 Form of Director's election to receive annual all/portion of annual cash retainer in J. C. Penney Company, Inc. Common Stock Exhibit 10.5 Form of Notice of Restricted Stock Award - Non- Associate Director Annual Grant Exhibit 10.6 Form of Notice of Election to Defer Exhibit 10.7 Form of Notice of Change in the Amount of Fees Deferred Exhibit 10.8 Form of Notice of Change of Factor for Deferral Account Exhibit 10.9 Form of Notice of Termination of Election to Defer