Fred's (FRED) Reports Q3; Retains Merrill Lynch For Review After Multiple Inquiries

November 29, 2007 7:11 AM EST Send to a Friend
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Fred's Inc. (Nasdaq: FRED) reports Q3 EPS of $0.12 per share, which includes 2c affect from timing shift, versus the consensus of $0.14. Revenues came in at $407.9 million, versus the consensus of $420.9 million.

Separately, Hayes noted that Fred's has received multiple inquiries from qualified parties. The Board of Directors has retained Merrill Lynch & Co. to review a range of strategic and financial alternatives; and, on the advice of counsel, the Company has temporarily suspended its stock repurchase program.

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