MATTHEWS, N.C., Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Family Dollar Stores,
Inc. (NYSE: FDO) announced today it has executed an overnight share repurchase
transaction for the acquisition of 10 million shares, or approximately 6%, of
the Company's outstanding common stock for an initial purchase price of $19.97
per share through Bank of America. The transaction was financed with the
proceeds of the Company's issuance of $250 million of privately placed senior
notes as announced by the Company on September 28, 2005.
In connection with the program, Bank of America is purchasing shares in
the market over approximately the next three to five months and, at the end of
such purchase period, the Company will either receive from or pay to Bank of
America a price adjustment based on the volume weighted average purchase price
of the shares acquired during such purchase period compared to the initial
purchase price. The Company has limited its potential financial exposure in
the event of an increase in its share price above a cap during the purchase
period. The cap will be applied to 5 million of the 10 million shares
repurchased and is equal to approximately 115% of the average price of the
common stock over a limited number of trading days immediately following the
date of the transaction.
As noted by the Company in its year end press release of September 29,
2005, the repurchase of common stock is expected to be accretive to the
Company's earnings per share which, including the impact of the share buyback,
are anticipated to be in the range of $1.30 to $1.39 per share for fiscal 2006
and to be in the range of $0.30 and $0.32 per share for the first quarter.
With more than 5,900 stores in a 44-state area ranging as far northwest as
Idaho, northeast to Maine, southeast to Florida, and southwest to Arizona,
Family Dollar is one of the fastest growing discount store chains in the
United States. Family Dollar has provided value-conscious consumers with
competitive prices at neighborhood stores for over forty-five years. Offering
a consistent selection of name-brand and good quality merchandise in an
attractive and convenient shopping environment, the Company is focused on
continuing to meet the needs of shoppers looking for excellent value.
Certain statements contained in this press release or in other press
releases, public filings, or other written or oral communications made by the
Company or our representatives, which are not historical facts are forward-
looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements
address the Company's plans, activities or events which the Company expects
will or may occur in the future. These forward-looking statements may be
identified by the use of the words "plan," "estimate," "expect," "anticipate,"
"probably," "should," "project," "intend," "continue," and similar terms and
expressions. Various risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause
actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-
looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but
are not limited to:
- competitive factors and pricing pressures, including energy prices,
- changes in economic conditions,
- the impact of acts of war or terrorism,
- changes in consumer demand and product mix,
- unusual weather or natural disasters that may impact sales and or
operations,
- the impact of inflation,
- merchandise supply and pricing constraints,
- success of merchandising and marketing programs,
- general transportation or distribution delays or interruptions,
- dependence on imports,
- changes in currency exchange rates, trade restrictions, tariffs,
quotas, and freight rates,
- availability of real estate,
- costs and delays associated with building, opening and operating new
distribution facilities and stores,
- costs, potential problems and achievement of results associated with
the implementation of new programs, systems and technology, including
supply chain systems, store technology, cooler installations and Urban
Initiative programs,
- changes in food and energy prices and their impact on consumer spending
and the Company's costs,
- adverse impacts associated with legal proceedings and claims,
- changes in shrinkage,
- changes in health care and other insurance costs,
- changes in the Company's ability to attract and retain employees,
- changes in state or federal legislation or regulations, including the
effects of legislation and regulations on wage levels and entitlement
programs.
Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made by the Company in
this and other documents or statements are qualified by these and other
factors, risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date
of this release. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise
its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it
clear that projected results expressed or implied in such statements will not
be realized.
SOURCE Family Dollar Stores, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Kiley F. Rawlins, CFA, Divisional Vice
President of Family Dollar Stores, Inc., +1-704-849-7496
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