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ROSS STORES, INC. 8-K Report (May 8, 2003)

Filed May 8, 2003For Securities:ROST

Summary

This 8-K filing from Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST), filed on May 8, 2003, primarily serves to disclose their first fiscal quarter financial results for the period ending May 3, 2003, through an attached press release. Investors are directed to this press release for the detailed financial performance and operational updates. The filing itself is brief, indicating that the core financial and operational information is contained within the May 8, 2003 press release. This approach, utilizing Regulation FD disclosure, ensures that material information is made broadly available to the public. Investors should refer to the referenced press release for specific details on revenue, earnings, and any forward-looking statements or strategic commentary from the company.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ross Stores, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on May 8, 2003.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to disclose financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended May 3, 2003.
  • 3The detailed financial results are provided in an attached press release, dated May 8, 2003 (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4The information is being furnished under Item 9, Regulation FD Disclosure, rather than Item 12, Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
  • 5This ensures broad public dissemination of material financial information.
  • 6The filing indicates that the press release should not be considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes and is not incorporated by reference into other filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Ross Stores, Inc.'s financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended May 3, 2003. This information is provided through an attached press release.

The detailed financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended May 3, 2003, are contained within the press release dated May 8, 2003, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

The company is furnishing this information under Item 9 (Regulation FD Disclosure) to ensure that material financial information is broadly disseminated to the public simultaneously, in compliance with SEC regulations. It is not being formally 'filed' under Item 12 for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not list the specific financial numbers. The actual financial performance details, such as revenue, earnings, and any related commentary, are provided in the separate press release that is attached as Exhibit 99.1.