Summary
Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) filed an 8-K on March 16, 2005, to report its sales and earnings results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended January 29, 2005, and for the comparable periods in fiscal year 2004 (ended January 31, 2004). A key aspect of this filing is the announcement that these results reflect adjustments to the company's lease accounting, made in response to recent communications from the SEC. The full details of these results and the accounting adjustments are provided in the accompanying press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this filing. This 8-K serves as notification of the company's financial performance and highlights a proactive adjustment to its accounting practices. Investors should review the referenced press release for specific figures on sales, earnings, and the nature and impact of the lease accounting changes. The filing indicates that the Chief Financial Officer, John G. Call, has certified these disclosures.
Key Highlights
- 1Ross Stores reported fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2004 sales and earnings results.
- 2The reported results include adjustments related to lease accounting.
- 3These lease accounting adjustments were made in response to recent SEC communications.
- 4The full details of the financial results and accounting adjustments are available in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- 5The filing date is March 16, 2005, covering the fiscal year ended January 29, 2005.
- 6The Chief Financial Officer, John G. Call, signed the filing.