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DOLLAR TREE, INC. 8-K Report (Jul 20, 2000)

Filed July 20, 2000For Securities:DLTR

Summary

Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on July 20, 2000, to report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2000. This report is particularly significant as it includes the first financial data post-merger with Dollar Express, Inc., which occurred on May 5, 2000. The merger was accounted for using the pooling of interests method, and the reported results reflect the combined entity. Investors should note that the filing provides key unaudited financial data for the combined company, including net sales and net income for the second quarter. This information is crucial for understanding the immediate impact of the merger and the operational performance of the newly formed Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. The press release detailing these earnings is also attached as an exhibit, offering further context for investors evaluating the company's performance and strategic direction.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. (DLTR) reported its Q2 2000 earnings on July 20, 2000, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The Q2 2000 results reflect the financial performance of the combined entity following the merger with Dollar Express, Inc. on May 5, 2000.
  • 3The merger was accounted for using the pooling of interests method.
  • 4For the three months ended June 30, 2000, net sales were $384,503,000.
  • 5For the three months ended June 30, 2000, net income was $21,148,000.
  • 6The filing satisfies pooling-of-interests accounting requirements for post-merger financial reporting.
  • 7The press release containing detailed earnings results is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.'s financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2000, and to include financial data for the combined company following its merger with Dollar Express, Inc.

The merger with Dollar Express, Inc. was accounted for using the pooling of interests method. This method combines the financial statements of both entities as if they had always been merged, meaning the reported Q2 2000 results are for the combined company.

For the three months ended June 30, 2000, Dollar Tree reported net sales of $384,503,000 and net income of $21,148,000.

No, the income statement data for the quarter ended June 30, 2000, is derived from Dollar Tree's unaudited consolidated financial statements.