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DOLLAR TREE, INC. 8-K Report (Aug 14, 2002)

Filed August 14, 2002For Securities:DLTR

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. (DLTR) on August 14, 2002, primarily serves to disclose that the company's Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer each submitted written statements to the SEC on August 13, 2002. These statements relate to facts and circumstances surrounding the company's filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, submitted in accordance with SEC Order No. 4-460. The filing indicates compliance with Regulation FD, attaching these "Statements under Oath" as exhibits. While the specific details of the statements are not provided in this 8-K, their submission suggests potential issues or clarifications regarding past or ongoing SEC filings that warrant disclosure to investors. Investors should note that the chief financial officer signed this report, underscoring the financial implications and oversight associated with these disclosures.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on August 14, 2002.
  • 2The report pertains to statements made by the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer on August 13, 2002.
  • 3These statements address facts and circumstances related to the company's filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 4The submission was made in accordance with SEC Order No. 4-460.
  • 5The company is utilizing this 8-K to comply with Regulation FD disclosure requirements.
  • 6Copies of the officers' statements are attached as exhibits (99.1 and 99.2).
  • 7The Chief Financial Officer signed the report on behalf of the company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to report that the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer of Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. have submitted sworn statements to the SEC regarding the company's filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This is being done in compliance with Regulation FD and SEC Order No. 4-460.

The 8-K filing itself does not detail the specific facts and circumstances mentioned in the officers' statements. It only states that these statements were made regarding the company's SEC filings. Investors would need to review the attached Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for the specific content.

Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure) requires that when a public company discloses material non-public information to securities market professionals or holders of securities who are likely to trade on the information, it must make that disclosure public. By filing this 8-K, Dollar Tree is ensuring that the information contained in the officers' statements, which could be material, is publicly disclosed in accordance with regulatory requirements.

The report was signed by Frederick C. Coble, the Chief Financial Officer, on behalf of Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. This signifies that the company's financial leadership is aware of and responsible for this disclosure, indicating the potential financial relevance or impact of the matters being addressed in the officers' statements.