-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, JeVBRaUv/BrfbTJUuJCx6G37Ku4qhYXhbgzDCS8fx2kDFO+SSrYkpQeKRSGWXTfI 8JODr0hb1lIXCt+4I5W+kw== 0001157523-04-003093.txt : 20040408 0001157523-04-003093.hdr.sgml : 20040408 20040408081521 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001157523-04-003093 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20040408 ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure FILED AS OF DATE: 20040408 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: NEIMAN MARCUS GROUP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000819539 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-DEPARTMENT STORES [5311] IRS NUMBER: 954119509 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0801 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-09659 FILM NUMBER: 04723523 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE MARCUS SQUARE STREET 2: 1618 MAIN STREET CITY: DALLAS STATE: TX ZIP: 75201 BUSINESS PHONE: 214-741-6911 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE MARCUS SQUARE STREET 2: 1618 MAIN STREET CITY: DALLAS STATE: TX ZIP: 75201 8-K 1 a4611329.txt THE NEIMAN MARCUS GROUP, INC. ================================================================================ 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 April 8, 2004 Date of earliest event reported April 8, 2004 The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission file no. 1-9659 Delaware 95-4119509 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) One Marcus Square 1618 Main Street Dallas, Texas 75201 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (214) 741-6911 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ================================================================================ ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. The following information is being furnished, not filed, pursuant to Item 9. Accordingly, this information will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified as being incorporated therein by reference. On April 8, 2004, The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. issued a press release announcing its revenue results for the five weeks ended April 3, 2004. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1. 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. THE NEIMAN MARCUS GROUP, INC. Date: April 8, 2004 By: /s/ T. Dale Stapleton -------------------------------- T. Dale Stapleton Vice President and Controller (principal accounting officer of the registrant) EX-99.1 3 a4611329ex99.txt PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99.1 The Neiman Marcus Group Reports March Revenues DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 8, 2004--The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. (NYSE:NMG.A)(NYSE:NMG.B) announced the following preliminary Company-wide revenues: 5 weeks ended April 3, April 5, 2004 2003 % Change -------------------- --------------- ----------- Total Revenues $345 million $274 million 25.8% Comparable Revenues $344 million $273 million 25.7% In the five-week March period, comparable revenues in the Specialty Retail Stores segment, which includes Neiman Marcus Stores and Bergdorf Goodman, increased 27.0 percent. The Company experienced strong sales trends in all of its geographic regions with particular strength in the Southeast stores. The merchandise categories in the Specialty Retail Stores segment that performed well included designer handbags, women's shoes, women's fine apparel, contemporary sportswear and dresses, men's categories and jewelry. Comparable revenues at Neiman Marcus Direct in the five-week March period increased 15.5 percent. In the direct-to-consumer business, the Neiman Marcus brand experienced the highest year-over-year sales performance, supported by strong sales in women's apparel, women's shoes, designer handbags and jewelry. The Company currently expects comparable store revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2004 to increase in the range of 19 percent to 21 percent compared to last year. The Company's five-week reporting period is consistent with last year and reflects a 4-5-4 week third quarter. The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. operations include the Specialty Retail Stores segment and the Direct Marketing segment. The Specialty Retail Stores segment consists primarily of Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman stores. The Direct Marketing segment conducts both print catalog and online operations under the Neiman Marcus, Horchow and Chef's Catalog brand names. Information about the Company can be accessed at www.neimanmarcusgroup.com. From time to time, the Company may make statements that predict or forecast future events or results, depend on future events for their accuracy or otherwise contain "forward-looking information." These statements are made based on management's expectations and beliefs concerning future events and are not guarantees of future performance. The Company cautions readers that actual results may differ materially as a result of various factors, some of which are beyond its control, including but not limited to: political or economic conditions; terrorist activities in the United States or escalation in the international war on terrorism; disruptions in business at the Company's stores, distribution centers or offices; changes in consumer confidence resulting in a reduction of discretionary spending on goods that are, or are perceived to be, "luxuries"; changes in demographic or retail environments; changes in consumer preferences or fashion trends; competitive responses to the Company's marketing, merchandising and promotional efforts; changes in the Company's relationships with key customers; delays in the receipt of merchandise; seasonality of the retail business; adverse weather conditions, particularly during peak selling seasons; delays in anticipated store openings; natural disasters; significant increases in paper, printing and postage costs; litigation that may have an adverse effect on the Company's financial results or reputation; changes in the Company's relationships with designers, vendors and other sources of merchandise; the financial viability of the Company's designers, vendors and other sources of merchandise; the design and implementation of new information systems or enhancement of existing systems; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; impact of funding requirements related to the Company's noncontributory defined benefit pension plan; changes in the Company's relationships with certain of key sales associates; changes in key management personnel; changes in the Company's proprietary credit card arrangement that adversely impact its ability to provide consumer credit; or changes in government or regulatory requirements increasing the Company's cost of operations. These and other factors that may adversely effect the Company's future performance or financial condition are contained in its Annual Report in Form 10-K and other reports filed with and available from the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events, new information or future circumstances. CONTACT: The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc., Dallas James E. Skinner, 214-743-7625 or Stacie Shirley, 214-757-2967 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----