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ROSS STORES, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 16, 2004)

Filed November 16, 2004For Securities:ROST

Summary

Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) filed an 8-K on November 16, 2004, to announce its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended October 30, 2004. The primary purpose of this filing is to attach the press release detailing the company's sales and earnings performance for the period. Investors should refer to the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial figures and management's commentary on the quarter's results. This report serves as official notification of the release of these key financial metrics. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed results, it confirms the public dissemination of this information through a press release. Shareholders and potential investors are advised to review the accompanying press release for insights into sales trends, profitability, and any forward-looking statements or guidance provided by the company.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) filed an 8-K on November 16, 2004.
  • 2The filing primarily serves to announce the company's third fiscal quarter results ended October 30, 2004.
  • 3Exhibit 99.1, a press release, contains the detailed sales and earnings results for the quarter.
  • 4The press release is incorporated by reference, making it the primary source for financial performance data.
  • 5The Chief Financial Officer, John G. Call, signed the report, confirming the authenticity of the filing.
  • 6This 8-K is an informational filing, directing investors to the press release for substantive financial details.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and make public the company's sales and earnings results for its third fiscal quarter ended October 30, 2004, through an attached press release.

The specific financial results, including sales and earnings, are detailed in the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K report. Investors should refer to that document for the quantitative data.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain detailed financial statements within the report itself. It serves as a notification that a press release with the quarterly results has been issued, and that press release (Exhibit 99.1) is the source for the financial details.

The 8-K filing was signed by John G. Call, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer, and Corporate Secretary.