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DOLLAR TREE, INC. 8-K Report (Mar 31, 2004)

Filed March 31, 2004For Securities:DLTR

Summary

Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. (DLTR) filed an 8-K on March 31, 2004, to announce significant executive leadership changes. The most notable development is the planned transition of its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Corporate Secretary, Frederick C. Coble, to an expanded role solely as Corporate Secretary. This announcement signals the commencement of a nationwide search for a new CFO to lead the company's financial operations. Investors should note that while Mr. Coble is stepping down as CFO, he will retain a key role within the company as Corporate Secretary. The search for a new CFO indicates a period of transition for the company's financial management. The filing also clarifies that this information is being furnished under Regulation FD and will not be deemed 'filed' for certain purposes under SEC regulations, meaning it does not carry the same liability as a formal filing.

Key Highlights

  • 1Frederick C. Coble, CFO and Corporate Secretary, to transition to an expanded role as Corporate Secretary.
  • 2Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. has initiated a nationwide search for a new Chief Financial Officer.
  • 3The report is filed on March 31, 2004, with the earliest event reported on the same date.
  • 4The company is based in Chesapeake, Virginia.
  • 5The filing is made under Regulation FD Disclosure (Item 9).
  • 6The press release announcing these changes is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 7The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce a significant change in Dollar Tree's executive leadership, specifically the transition of its Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary, Frederick C. Coble, to a new role and the initiation of a search for a new CFO.

No, Frederick C. Coble will not be leaving Dollar Tree. He is transitioning from his dual role as CFO and Corporate Secretary to an expanded position as Corporate Secretary.

Dollar Tree is searching for a new CFO because the current CFO, Frederick C. Coble, is transitioning to a new role solely as Corporate Secretary. The company needs a dedicated executive to lead its financial operations.

The filing states that the information furnished under Regulation FD is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, unless expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.