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): November 20, 2003
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
November 20, 2003
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On November 20, 2003, Fred's, Inc. issued a press release announcing, among
other things, its quarterly earnings results for the quarter ended November 20,
2003. 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,
President and Chief Financial Officer
November 20, 2003
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press release issued by Fred's, Inc., dated November 20, 2003
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