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Business Description
Kmart Corporation is a discount retailer operating through 1,511 Kmart discount stores and Supercenters with locations in 49 states, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands and Guam, as of January 28, 2004, and through an e-commerce shopping site, www.kmart.com. The Company has one operating segment that consists of its retail business. Its general merchandise retail operations are located in 286 of the 331 metropolitan statistical areas in the United States. Its 60 Kmart Supercenters combine a full grocery, deli and bakery, along with the general merchandise selection of a Kmart discount store. The brands that the Company markets include Martha Stewart Everyday, JOE BOXER, Jaclyn Smith, Sesame Street and Thalia Sodi, among others. On January 22, 2002, Kmart and 37 of its United States subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. In May 2003, the Company emerged from Chapter 11 protection.

Financial Information
For the 39 weeks ended 10/27/04, revenues fell 19% to $13.79 billion. Net income from continuing operations totalled $801 million vs. a loss of $880 million. Revenues reflect decreased same store sales. Earnings benefitted from the absence of $769 million in reorganization charges.