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ROSS STORES, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 6, 2009)

Filed August 6, 2009For Securities:ROST

Summary

ROSS STORES, INC. (ROST) filed an 8-K on August 6, 2009, to report its sales results and estimated earnings for the fiscal quarter ended August 1, 2009. This filing serves as an update for investors regarding the company's recent financial performance. The primary purpose of this 8-K is to attach a press release containing this crucial financial information, allowing the market to react to the company's performance in a timely manner. Investors should note that the information provided in the attached press release, while significant, is considered preliminary and is furnished rather than filed. This means it does not carry the same liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as other parts of the filing. The company's Senior Vice President and CFO, John G. Call, signed off on the report, indicating the information has been authorized for release.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) announced preliminary sales results and estimated earnings for the fiscal quarter ended August 1, 2009.
  • 2The information was disseminated via a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 3The filing date of the 8-K report is August 6, 2009.
  • 4The principal executive offices are located in Pleasanton, California.
  • 5The filing is made pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, focusing on Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
  • 6The attached press release is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 7John G. Call, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce Ross Stores, Inc.'s preliminary sales results and estimated earnings for its fiscal quarter ended August 1, 2009, through an attached press release.

Ross Stores announced these financial results on August 6, 2009, which is also the date the 8-K report was filed.

No, the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 is furnished to the SEC under Item 2.02, and therefore, is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings.

John G. Call is the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer of Ross Stores, Inc. He signed the 8-K report, indicating his authorization of the disclosed information.