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 22, 2003 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 (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) 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 (not applicable) Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release dated September 22, 2003. Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition On September 22, 2003, the Company issued a press release announcing its earnings for the fiscal year ended August 30, 2003, which is attached hereto 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 thereunto duly authorized. AUTOZONE, INC. By: /s/ Michael G. Archbold ------------------------------------------------- Michael G. Archbold Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Customer Satisfaction Dated: September 22, 2003 EXHIBIT INDEX 99.1 Press Release dated September 22, 2003 2