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DOLLAR TREE, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 6, 2008)

Filed November 6, 2008For Securities:DLTR

Summary

Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) filed an 8-K on November 6, 2008, to report its fiscal third quarter 2008 sales results via press release. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial figures, it explicitly incorporates by reference the press release (Exhibit 99.1) which holds the key operational and financial data. Investors should refer to this press release for specific information regarding the company's performance during the third quarter of 2008, as this filing serves primarily as a notification and a conduit for that information. The filing also includes standard SEC disclaimers, noting that the information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 of the Exchange Act and does not automatically become part of other SEC filings unless specifically referenced. This is a common practice for companies releasing earnings information. The primary takeaway for investors is to access the referenced press release for a comprehensive understanding of Dollar Tree's Q3 2008 sales results and their implications.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) released its fiscal third quarter 2008 sales results on November 6, 2008, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed sales results.
  • 3Investors must consult the referenced press release for specific financial and operational performance data.
  • 4The filing uses standard SEC disclosure language, indicating the information is furnished, not 'filed' for certain legal purposes.
  • 5This 8-K serves as the official notification of the Q3 2008 sales results release.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Dollar Tree's fiscal third quarter 2008 sales results, which were released through a press conference.

The actual sales results are contained within the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K. You will need to access this press release for detailed financial and operational data.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain detailed financial statements. It primarily serves as a notification that a press release with the quarterly sales results has been issued and incorporates that press release by reference.

The 'furnished, not filed' language means that the information in this filing (and the incorporated press release) is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated into other SEC filings. For investors, it means the information is provided for disclosure purposes but doesn't carry the same legal weight as 'filed' documents for certain anti-fraud provisions.