What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Ross Stores, Inc.'s sales and earnings results for its first fiscal quarter ended May 1, 2004, by attaching the relevant press release as an exhibit.

Where can I find the detailed financial results for the quarter?

The detailed financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended May 1, 2004, are contained within Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release attached to this 8-K filing.

Who is responsible for authorizing this report?

The report was signed by John G. Call, who holds the positions of Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer, and Corporate Secretary for Ross Stores, Inc.

ROST 8-K SEC Disclosure

Summary

Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) filed an 8-K on May 19, 2004, primarily to furnish a press release detailing their first fiscal quarter results for the period ended May 1, 2004. While the 8-K itself is brief and primarily an exhibit filing, the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) contains the crucial sales and earnings information for investors. This filing serves as the official notification of the company's financial performance for the initial quarter of their fiscal year.

Key Highlights

1The 8-K filing on May 19, 2004, is to report on the company's first fiscal quarter results ending May 1, 2004.
2The primary content of the filing is Exhibit 99.1, a press release containing sales and earnings results.
3The filing indicates that the press release details the Company's financial performance for the first quarter of the fiscal year.
4John G. Call, Senior Vice President and CFO, signed the report, underscoring the financial nature of the disclosure.
5This report is an official communication of ROST's quarterly financial outcomes to the SEC and investors.

ROSS STORES, INC. 8-K Report (May 19, 2004)

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