-----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, VP8kS0+asa/GgXJyRF3b9U1RbUIEZ9PWRQ0QiEFqWgKMkP6iOzJXrIJ2mlOK0vJn Qw8erP/nGZ34hvzb+45wxg== 0001171843-10-001936.txt : 20100929 0001171843-10-001936.hdr.sgml : 20100929 20100928203421 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001171843-10-001936 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20100928 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20100929 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20100928 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AUTOZONE INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000866787 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-AUTO & HOME SUPPLY STORES [5531] IRS NUMBER: 621482048 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NV FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-10714 FILM NUMBER: 101094927 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 123 SOUTH FRONT ST CITY: MEMPHIS STATE: TN ZIP: 38103 BUSINESS PHONE: 9014956500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: P O BOX 2198 STREET 2: DEPT 8074 CITY: MEMPHIS STATE: TN ZIP: 38101-2198 8-K 1 document.htm FORM 8-K FILING DOCUMENT Form 8-K Filing

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

September 28, 2010

Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported)


AutoZone, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Nevada
 
1-10714
 
62-1482048
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)


 
123 South Front Street, Memphis, Tennessee
 
38103
 
  (Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)  

(901) 495-6500
Registrant's telephone number, including area code


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:

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Item 8.01. Other Events.

     On September 28, 2010, AutoZone, Inc. ("the Company") issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of an additional $500 million of the Company's common stock in connection with its ongoing share repurchase program. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

     The following exhibit is filed with this Current Report pursuant to Item 8.01:

(d)

Exhibits


99.1     Press Release dated September 28, 2010.


SIGNATURES

    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

  AutoZone, Inc.

Dated: September 28, 2010 By:   /s/   HARRY L. GOLDSMITH
Harry L. Goldsmith
Executive Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary




EXHIBIT INDEX


99.1     

Press Release dated September 28, 2010.

EX-99.1 2 newsrelease.htm PRESS RELEASE AutoZone Authorizes Additional Stock Repurchase

EXHIBIT 99.1

AutoZone Authorizes Additional Stock Repurchase

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 28, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO), today announced its Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional $500 million of the Company's common stock in connection with its ongoing share repurchase program. Since the inception of the repurchase program in 1998, and including the above amount, AutoZone's Board of Directors has authorized $9.4 billion.

"AutoZone's continued strong financial performance allows us to repurchase our stock while maintaining our investment grade credit ratings," said Bill Giles, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Information Technology and Store Development. "We remain committed to utilizing share repurchases within the bounds of a disciplined capital structure to enhance stockholder returns while maintaining adequate liquidity to execute our plans." 

About AutoZone:

As of August 28, 2010, AutoZone sells auto and light truck parts, chemicals and accessories through 4,389 AutoZone stores in 48 U.S. states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico and 238 stores in Mexico.

AutoZone is the leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the United States. Each store carries an extensive product line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, including new and remanufactured automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories, and non-automotive products. Many stores also have a commercial sales program that provides commercial credit and prompt delivery of parts and other products to local, regional and national repair garages, dealers, service stations, and public sector accounts. AutoZone also sells the ALLDATA brand diagnostic and repair software. On the web AutoZone sells auto and light truck parts through www.autozone.com, and as part of our commercial sales program, through www.autozonepro.com. 

AutoZone does not derive revenue from automotive repair or installation.

CONTACT:  AutoZone, Inc.
          Media:
          Ray Pohlman
            866-966-3017
            ray.pohlman@autozone.com
          Financial:
          Brian Campbell
            901-495-7005
            brian.campbell@autozone.com
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