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| EX-99.1 - EXHIBIT 99.1 - FREDS INC | a51306073ex99_1.htm |
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): March 23, 2016
FRED'S,
INC.
(Exact
Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Commission
File Number 001-14565
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Tennessee |
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62-0634010 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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4300 New Getwell Road, Memphis, Tennessee 38118 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(901) 365-8880
Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code
Not
Applicable
(Former
Name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
⃞ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
⃞ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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ITEM 5.02. |
DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS. |
On March 23, 2016, Fred's, Inc. issued a press release announcing that Michael J. Hayes (age 74) will step down as Chairman of the Board of Directors on April 15, 2016. Fred's Board of Directors has appointed Thomas H. Tashjian (age 61), a director of the Company since 2001, as the new Chairman of the Board. With this succession, Hayes becomes Chairman Emeritus and will remain on the Board of Directors.
A copy of the press release announcing these events is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference. The information in this report, including the exhibit attached hereto, is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.
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ITEM 9.01. |
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. |
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release issued by Fred's, Inc., dated March
23, 2016.
SIGNATURES
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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FRED'S, INC. |
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Date: |
March 23, 2016 |
By: |
/s/ |
Jerry A. Shore |
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Jerry A. Shore |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit |
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Number |
Description of Exhibit(s) |
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| 99.1 |
Copy of press release issued by Fred's, Inc. on March 23, 2016. |