8-K 1 d8k.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): March 9, 2001 (February 26, 2001) --------------------------------- LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC. ---------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) North Carolina 1-7898 56-0578072 -------------- ------ ---------- (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.) incorporation) 1605 Curtis Bridge Road Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28697 -------------------------- ----- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (336) 658-4000 -------------- Not Applicable -------------- (former name or former address if changed since last report) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On February 26, 2001 the Company issued a news release announcing its earnings for the fourth quarter ended February 2, 2001. A copy of the news release is attached as an exhibit to this filing. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits -------- 99.1 News release dated February 26, 2001 announcing the Company's earnings for the fourth quarter ended February 2, 2001. SIGNATURE 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. LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC. Date: March 9, 2001 /s/ Robert A. Niblock ---------------------- Name: Robert A. Niblock Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibits -------- 99.1 News release dated February 26, 2001 announcing the Company's earnings for the fourth quarter ended February 2, 2001.