8-K

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                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 13, 2004
                 Date of earliest event reported April 13, 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
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                                 Not Applicable
          (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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ITEM 5.           OTHER EVENTS AND REQUIRED DISCLOSURES


The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors has
declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share for its Class A and Class
B common stock, payable May 14, 2004 to shareholders of record at close of
business on April 30, 2004.





                                   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 13, 2004                       By:  /s/ T. Dale Stapleton
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                                            T. Dale Stapleton
                                            Vice President and Controller
                                            (principal accounting officer
                                            of the registrant)

EX-99.1

                                                                    Exhibit 99.1


              The Neiman Marcus Group Declares Quarterly Dividend

    DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 13, 2004--The Neiman Marcus Group,
Inc. (NYSE:NMG.A)(NYSE:NMG.B) announced today that its Board of
Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share
for its Class A and Class B common stock, payable May 14, 2004 to
shareholders of record at close of business on April 30, 2004.

    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