UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 5, 2004
FRED'S, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Commission File Number 00-19288
Tennessee 62-0634010
(State or other jurisdiction (I. R. S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
4300 New Getwell Road, Memphis, TN 38118
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
(901) 365-8880
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits:
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press release issued by Fred's, Inc., dated
February 5, 2004
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 5, 2004, Fred's Inc. issued a press release announcing, among
other things, its quarterly earnings results for its fourth quarter and full
fiscal year ended January 31, 2004. A copy of the press release is attached as
Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
FRED'S, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Jerry A. Shore
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Jerry A. Shore,
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
February 12, 2004
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press release issued by Fred's, Inc., dated February 5, 2004
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