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 (Date of earliest event reported): December 5, 2002 THE J. JILL GROUP, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) DELAWARE 04-2973769 (State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.) 4 BATTERYMARCH PARK, QUINCY, MA 02169 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (617) 376-4300 -------------------------- ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On December 5, 2002, The J. Jill Group, Inc. issued a Press Release announcing its current expectations for its financial results for its fiscal quarter ending December 28, 2002. A copy of the Press Release is set forth in Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. (a) Exhibits 99.1 December 5, 2002 Press Release -2- 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 J. JILL GROUP, INC. Date: December 10, 2002 By: /s/ Olga L. Conley ------------------------------------- Olga L. Conley President - Corporate Services, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER) -3-