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 (Date of earliest event reported): July 22, 2004 SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) New York (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-416 36-1750680 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 3333 Beverly Road 60179 Hoffman Estates, Illinois (Zip code) (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (847) 286-2500 (Former name or former address, if changed since last report): Not Applicable Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits Exhibit 99 - Press release dated July 22, 2004, furnished pursuant to Item 12 Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 22, 2004, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its second quarter 2004 earnings. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99. The information in this Form 8-K and the exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended, but shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference in, and made a part of, the following registration statements filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended: Registration Statements No. 2-80037, 33-18081, 33-23793, 33-41485, 33-45479, 33-55825, 33-58851, 33-64345, 33-64775, 333-08141, 333-18591, 333-38131, 333-43309, 333-52056, 333-72514, 333-87942, 333-92082, 333-102114 and 333-113532. 2 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/ Michael J. Graham ----------------------------- Michael J. Graham Vice President and Controller Date: July 22, 2004 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. 99 Press release dated July 22, 2004