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<B><P ALIGN="CENTER">UNITED STATES<BR>
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</B></TD>
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<B><P ALIGN="CENTER">FORM 8-K</B></TD>
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<B><P ALIGN="CENTER">CURRENT REPORT</B></TD>
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<B><P ALIGN="CENTER">Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the<BR>
Securities Exchange Act of 1934</B></TD>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER">Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 11, 2005</TD>
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<B><FONT SIZE=4><P ALIGN="CENTER">SEARS ROEBUCK ACCEPTANCE CORP.</FONT><BR>
</B>(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)</TD>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER">Delaware<BR>
(State or Other Jurisdiction<BR>
of Incorporation)</TD>
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(Commission File Number)</TD>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER">51-0080535<BR>
(IRS Employer<BR>
Identification No.)</TD>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER">3711 Kennett Pike<BR>
Greenville, Delaware<BR>
(Address of principal executive offices)</TD>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER">&nbsp; Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (302) 434-3100</TD>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER">&nbsp; (Former name or former address, if changed since last report): Not Applicable</TD>
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<P>Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):<BR>
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[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)<BR>
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[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))</TD>
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<P>Section 8 -</TD>
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<P>Other Events</TD>
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<P>Item 8.01</TD>
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<P>Other Events.</TD>
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<P>On May 11, 2005, the Registrant issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99 to this Form 8-K and incorporated by reference herein. This press release announced the Registrant's application to the Securities and Exchange Commission to delist its debt securities listed on the New York Stock Exchange.  Delisting of these securities is expected to result in the suspension of the Registrant's reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  The Registrant also announced its intention to commence a tender offer for two series of these debt securities within approximately one week. </P>
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<P>Section 9.</TD>
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<P>Item 9.01</TD>
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<P>(c)  Exhibits</TD>
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<P>Exhibit 99 - Press Release dated May 11, 2005</TD>
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<P>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 authorized.</P>
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<P>By:</TD>
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<U><P>&nbsp;/s/<A NAME="OLE_LINK3">George F. Slook&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</A></U><BR>
George F. Slook<BR>
Vice President, Finance, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary</TD>
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<P>Date: May 11, 2005</TD>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER">99</TD>
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UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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 11, 2005
SEARS ROEBUCK ACCEPTANCE CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
1-4040
(Commission File Number)
51-0080535
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
3711 Kennett Pike
Greenville, Delaware
(Address of principal executive offices)
19807
(Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (302) 434-3100
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report): Not Applicable
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Section 8 -
Other Events
Item 8.01
Other Events.
On May 11, 2005, the Registrant issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99 to this Form 8-K and incorporated by reference herein. This press release announced the Registrant's application to the Securities and Exchange Commission to delist its debt securities listed on the New York Stock Exchange.  Delisting of these securities is expected to result in the suspension of the Registrant's reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  The Registrant also announced its intention to commence a tender offer for two series of these debt securities within approximately one week.
Section 9.
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c)  Exhibits
Exhibit 99 - Press Release dated May 11, 2005
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 authorized.
SEARS ROEBUCK ACCEPTANCE CORP.
By:
/s/
George F. Slook
George F. Slook
Vice President, Finance, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary
Date: May 11, 2005
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
99
Press Release dated May 11, 2005.