8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

DOLLAR TREE, INC. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Oct 10, 2006)

Filed October 10, 2006For Securities:DLTR

Summary

Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. filed an 8-K on October 10, 2006, providing a mid-quarter business update for its third quarter of fiscal year 2006. The company reaffirmed its previously issued guidance for total sales, expecting them to remain within the range of $895 million to $915 million. This indicates that, as of October 5, 2006, the company's sales performance was tracking in line with expectations for the quarter. Additionally, the filing reported on the company's store count, noting that as of October 5, 2006, Dollar Tree operated 3,175 stores across 48 states. This represents a notable increase from the 2,884 stores in operation at the same time in the prior year (October 6, 2005), highlighting the company's continued store expansion strategy. The official sales release for the third quarter was scheduled for November 2, 2006.

Key Highlights

  • 1Reaffirmed Q3 2006 total sales guidance in the range of $895 million to $915 million.
  • 2As of October 5, 2006, sales were characterized as in line with guidance.
  • 3Reported operating 3,175 stores as of October 5, 2006.
  • 4This represents an increase from 2,884 stores at October 6, 2005.
  • 5The company is expanding its store footprint.
  • 6Official Q3 2006 sales release was scheduled for November 2, 2006.
  • 7The information was provided via a recorded telephone announcement and press release.

Frequently Asked Questions

This Form 8-K filing serves as a mid-quarter business update for Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.'s third quarter of fiscal year 2006. It primarily communicates a reaffirmation of the company's sales guidance and provides an update on its store count.

Yes, as of October 5, 2006, Dollar Tree stated that its sales performance was 'in line with guidance,' leading the company to reaffirm its previously issued total sales range of $895 million to $915 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2006.

The company reported a significant expansion in its store base, operating 3,175 stores in 48 states as of October 5, 2006. This is an increase from 2,884 stores in 48 states at the same time in the prior year, indicating active growth in its retail footprint.

Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. scheduled its official sales release for the third quarter of fiscal year 2006 to occur before market opening on Thursday, November 2, 2006.