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DOLLAR TREE, INC. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jan 5, 2007)

Filed January 5, 2007For Securities:DLTR

Summary

Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. (DLTR) filed an 8-K on January 5, 2007, providing a mid-quarter business update for its fourth quarter of fiscal year 2006. The company indicated that its sales performance as of January 4, 2007, was tracking towards the upper end of its previously issued guidance range of $1.28 billion to $1.31 billion. This suggests a strong finish to the fiscal year, potentially exceeding internal expectations. The update also highlighted continued store expansion, with the company operating 3,232 stores compared to 2,923 stores in the prior year, demonstrating ongoing growth in its retail footprint.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dollar Tree is on track to meet or exceed its Q4 FY2006 sales guidance, with sales tracking near the upper end of the $1.28-$1.31 billion range as of January 4, 2007.
  • 2The company reported operating 3,232 stores as of January 4, 2007, representing significant growth from the 2,923 stores operated as of January 5, 2006.
  • 3The Q4 FY2006 period includes an extra week due to the 53-week retail calendar, which is factored into the sales guidance.
  • 4The official sales release for Q4 FY2006 is scheduled for February 8, 2007, before market opening.
  • 5This filing is a Regulation FD disclosure, providing a business update via a recorded telephone announcement and press release.
  • 6The company reiterates its inclusion of forward-looking statements and advises investors to review risk factors in its SEC filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

This Form 8-K is primarily a Regulation FD disclosure, providing a business update on Dollar Tree's sales performance for its fourth quarter of fiscal year 2006 and announcing its store count as of early January 2007. It aims to inform investors about the company's progress ahead of its official earnings release.

As of January 4, 2007, Dollar Tree's sales were tracking near the upper end of its previously provided guidance range of $1.28 billion to $1.31 billion. This indicates a strong sales performance for the quarter.

Yes, the company reported significant store expansion. As of January 4, 2007, Dollar Tree operated 3,232 stores, an increase from the 2,923 stores reported in the prior year period (January 5, 2006).

Dollar Tree has scheduled its official sales release for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2006 for Thursday, February 8, 2007, before market opening.