8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

DOLLAR TREE, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 6, 2009)

Filed August 6, 2009For Securities:DLTR

Summary

Dollar Tree, Inc. filed an 8-K on August 6, 2009, primarily to announce its fiscal second quarter 2009 sales results via a press release. This filing serves as a formal notification to investors of the company's performance during the period. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain the detailed financial statements, it directs readers to Exhibit 99.1, the accompanying press release, which is where the crucial sales and financial condition details are disclosed. Investors should carefully review this press release for specific revenue figures, comparable store sales, and any management commentary on the quarter's performance, as this is the core information being communicated in this filing. The company is utilizing the 8-K's Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) to furnish this information. It's important for investors to note the disclaimer that information furnished under these items is not considered "filed" for certain legal purposes, such as Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated into future filings unless expressly referenced. This distinction is standard practice for such announcements.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dollar Tree, Inc. announced fiscal second quarter 2009 sales results via an 8-K filing on August 6, 2009.
  • 2The primary content of the filing is a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the company's sales performance.
  • 3Investors are directed to the press release for specific quarterly sales figures and financial condition updates.
  • 4The filing falls under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 5Information furnished is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as per standard disclaimer.
  • 6The press release is the key document for understanding the company's Q2 2009 sales performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce Dollar Tree, Inc.'s fiscal second quarter 2009 sales results to the public and the SEC through an accompanying press release.

The detailed sales results and financial condition information are contained within the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain the full financial statements. It primarily serves to announce the sales results via a press release. For comprehensive financial statements, investors would typically refer to the company's subsequent quarterly (10-Q) or annual (10-K) reports.

The disclaimer means that while the information is being disclosed, it is not subject to the same legal liabilities as information that is formally 'filed' under certain sections of securities laws (like Section 18 of the 1934 Act). It also means the information won't automatically be incorporated into other SEC filings unless specifically referenced.