FORM 6-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SPECIAL REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the date of August 20, 2004 SIGNET GROUP plc (Translation of registrant's name into English) -------------------------------------------- ZENITH HOUSE THE HYDE LONDON NW9 6EW ENGLAND (Address of principal executive office) -------------------------------------------- Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F |X| Form 40-F |_| Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Yes |_| No |X| If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description ------- ----------- 99.1 Certain Notifications of Major Interests in Shares and Notifications of Interests of Directors and Connected Persons for the months of April, June and August. 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 authorised. SIGNET GROUP PLC By: /s/ Walker Boyd ------------------------------- Name: Walker Boyd Title: Group Finance Director Date: August 20, 2004