Form 8-K STAGE STORES INC For: Feb 22
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
February 22, 2018
(Date of Report, Date of Earliest Event Reported)
Stage Stores, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
1-14035
(Commission File Number)
NEVADA (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | 91-1826900 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
2425 West Loop South, Houston, Texas (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | 77027 (Zip Code) |
(800) 579-2302
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). | |
Emerging growth company | o |
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On February 22, 2018, Stage Stores, Inc. (“we,” “our” or “registrant”) issued a news release announcing that our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share on our common stock, payable on March 21, 2018 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 6, 2018. A copy of the news release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
On February 23, 2018, we issued a news release announcing that we will release our fiscal 2017 fourth quarter and full year financial results on Thursday, March 8, 2018. The release of our fourth quarter and full year results will be followed by a pre-recorded conference call, which will occur at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day. A copy of the news release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.2.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
99.1 |
99.2 |
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.
STAGE STORES, INC. | |
Date: February 26, 2018 | /s/ Oded Shein |
Oded Shein | |
Executive Vice President, | |
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | |
Exhibit 99.1
NEWS RELEASE
CONTACT:
Alysha Tawney
Manager, Strategy and Investor Relations
713-331-4902
Stage Stores Board Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
HOUSTON, TX, February 22, 2018 - Stage Stores, Inc. (NYSE: SSI) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 5 cents per share on the Company’s common stock, payable on March 21, 2018 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 6, 2018.
About Stage Stores
Stage Stores, Inc. is a leading retailer of trend-right, name-brand values for apparel, accessories, cosmetics, footwear and home goods. As of February 22, 2018, the Company operates in 42 states through 777 BEALLS, GOODY'S, PALAIS ROYAL, PEEBLES and STAGE specialty department stores and 58 GORDMANS off-price stores, as well as an e-commerce website at www.stage.com. For more information about Stage Stores, visit the Company’s website at corporate.stage.com.
Exhibit 99.2
NEWS RELEASE
CONTACT:
Alysha Tawney
Manager, Strategy and Investor Relations
713-331-4902
Stage Stores Announces Fourth Quarter Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Information
HOUSTON, TX, February 23, 2018 - Stage Stores, Inc. (NYSE: SSI) today announced that it will release its fiscal 2017 and fourth quarter financial results on Thursday, March 8, 2018. The release of the Company’s results will be followed by a pre-recorded conference call, which will occur at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day.
Interested parties may access the Company’s pre-recorded conference call by dialing 866-393-5631 and providing the conference ID: 6378749. Alternatively, interested parties may listen to an audio webcast of the conference call through the Investor Relations section of Company's website (corporate.stage.com). A replay of the conference call will be available online for 30 days.
About Stage Stores
Stage Stores, Inc. is a leading retailer of trend-right, name-brand values for apparel, accessories, cosmetics, footwear and home goods. As of February 23, 2018, the Company operates in 42 states through 777 BEALLS, GOODY'S, PALAIS ROYAL, PEEBLES and STAGE specialty department stores and 58 GORDMANS off-price stores, as well as an e-commerce website at www.stage.com. For more information about Stage Stores, visit the Company’s website at corporate.stage.com.