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 September 27, 2004
SIGNET GROUP plc
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
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ZENITH HOUSE
THE HYDE
LONDON NW9 6EW
ENGLAND
(Address of principal executive office)
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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-
EXPLANATORY NOTE
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On September 23, 2004, Signet Group plc appointed Deutsche Bank Trust Company
Americas ("Deutsche Bank") as successor depositary under the Deposit Agreement
dated as of June 20, 1988, as amended and restated as of October 24, 1990, June
27, 1997 and September 4, 1997, and as further amended and restated as of
September 23, 2004 by and among Signet Group plc, Deutsche Bank as successor
depositary to The Bank of New York and the Holders and beneficial owners from
time to time of American Depositary Receipts (the "Receipts") issued thereunder.
Exhibit 99.1 hereto is the notice of the appointment sent by Deutsche Bank to
the Holders and beneficial owners of the Receipts.
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Description
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99.1 Notice from Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas to Holders
and Beneficial Owners of American Depositary Receipts
evidencing American Depositary Shares each representing thirty
Ordinary Shares of Signet Group plc.
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
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Name: Walker Boyd
Title: Group Finance Director
Date: September 27, 2004