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UNDER THE RADIOSHACK CORPORATION EXECUTIVE DEFERRED STOCK AND/OR COMPENSATION PLANS (COLLECTIVELY THE "PLANS") SEC REG. NO. 333-47893 THE REPORTING PERSON RECEIVES RADIOSHACK CORPORATION COMMON STOCK UNITS WHICH INCLUDE COMPANY MATCHING AMOUNTS.
LEONARD H. ROBERTS
2003-07-10
JOHN P. CLARSON BY POWER OF AT
2003-07-10