What is the primary reason for this 10-Q/A filing?

The primary reason for this Amendment No. 1 to the Form 10-Q is to correct a typographical error on the cover page of the original filing concerning the precise number of outstanding common shares as of November 18, 2010. No other financial or operational information has been changed or updated by this amendment.

Does this amendment provide any new financial performance data for Ross Stores?

No, this amendment specifically states that it is solely for the correction of a typographical error on the cover page and does not modify or update any other disclosures made in the original Form 10-Q. Therefore, it does not introduce any new financial performance data.

What is the significance of Ross Stores being a 'large accelerated filer'?

Being a 'large accelerated filer' means Ross Stores meets specific criteria regarding market capitalization (typically $700 million or more) and filing history. This classification indicates that Ross Stores is a well-established, large public company with significant investor interest and a history of complying with SEC reporting requirements.

What was the corrected number of outstanding shares?

The corrected number of outstanding shares of Common Stock, with $.01 par value, as of November 18, 2010, is 119,084,540.

ROST 10-Q Quarterly Report Q3 FY2011 — Revenue, Net Income, EPS

Summary

Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) filed an amendment (10-Q/A) to its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ending October 30, 2010. The amendment's sole purpose was to correct a typographical error on the cover page regarding the number of outstanding common shares. This filing does not introduce new financial or operational information beyond what was in the original 10-Q. As a large accelerated filer, Ross Stores' reporting indicates a mature and established company within the retail sector.

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Beta

Revenue

$1.87B

0.3% Gross Margin

Net Income

$121.38M

0.1% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$0.26

Total Assets

$2.96B

Cash & Equivalents

$732.80M

Free Cash Flow

$60.39M

Financial Statements

Beta

Revenue	$1.87B
Cost of Revenue	$1.37B
Gross Profit	$508.81M
SG&A Expenses	$312.28M
Operating Expenses	$1.68B
Net Income	$121.38M
EPS (Basic)	$0.26
EPS (Diluted)	$0.26
Shares Outstanding (Basic)	468.16M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)	476.07M

Key Highlights

1This filing is an amendment (10-Q/A) solely to correct a typographical error on the cover page regarding the number of outstanding common shares.
2The amendment does not alter any other financial or operational disclosures from the original Form 10-Q.
3Ross Stores, Inc. is classified as a large accelerated filer, indicating a substantial market capitalization and a history of timely SEC filings.
4The report covers the quarterly period ended October 30, 2010.
5The number of outstanding common shares, as corrected, is 119,084,540 as of November 18, 2010.
6The company has submitted and posted all required Interactive Data Files electronically for the preceding 12 months.
7Ross Stores, Inc. is not a shell company.

ROSS STORES, INC. Quarterly Report (Amendment) for Q3 Ended Oct 30, 2010

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