8-K 1 form8k12102004.txt FORM 8-K 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) December 9, 2004 COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Washington 0-20355 91-1223280 --------------------- ---------------------- ------------------------ (State or other (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer Identification jurisdiction of No.) No.) incorporation) 999 Lake Drive Issaquah, WA 98027 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices and zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 425-313-8100 Item 2.02. Results of Operation and Financial Condition On December 9, 2004, the Company issued a press release containing its results of operation for the fiscal quarter (12 weeks)ending November 21, 2004. A copy of the press release is included in Item 9.01. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits. The following exhibits are included in this report: 99. Press release dated December 9, 2004. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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, in the City of Issaquah, State of Washington, on December 9, 2004. COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION By: /s/ Richard A. Galanti Richard A. Galanti, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer