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) May 26, 2004
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Washington | 0-20355 | 91-1223280 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File No.) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibits are included in this report:
| 99.1. | Press release dated May 26, 2004. |
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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 May 26, 2004.
| COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION | ||
| By: |
/s/ Richard A. Galanti | |
| Richard A. Galanti, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||
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