UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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): September 2, 2014
Family Dollar Stores, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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Delaware |
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(I.R.S. Employer
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P.O. Box 1017, 10401 Monroe Road
Charlotte, North Carolina |
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: (704) 847-6961
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 (see General Instruction A.2 below):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
On September 2, 2014, Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Family Dollar)
issued a press release and distributed an e-mail to its employees regarding its receipt of a letter from Dollar General Corporation setting forth a revised unsolicited, non-binding proposal to acquire Family Dollar for $80.00 per share in cash.
Copies of the press release and e-mail are attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 respectively and are incorporated herein by reference.
Important Information for Investors and Stockholders
This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval,
nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made
except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. In connection with the proposed merger between Dollar Tree and Family Dollar, on August 11, 2014, Dollar Tree filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) a registration statement on Form S-4 that included a preliminary proxy statement of Family Dollar that also constitutes a prospectus of Dollar Tree. The registration statement has not yet become effective.
After the registration statement has been declared effective by the SEC, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus will be delivered to stockholders of Family Dollar. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF FAMILY DOLLAR ARE URGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE
PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS (INCLUDING ALL AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE MERGER THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT
INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED MERGER. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the registration statement and the definitive proxy statement/prospectus (when available) and other documents filed with the SEC by Dollar
Tree and Family Dollar through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Dollar Tree will be available free of charge on Dollar Trees internet website at
www.DollarTree.com under the heading Investor Relations and then under the heading Download Library or by contacting Dollar Trees Investor Relations Department at 757-321-5284. Copies of the documents filed with
the SEC by Family Dollar will be available free of charge on Family Dollars internet website at www.FamilyDollar.com under the heading Investor Relations and then under the heading SEC Filings or by contacting
Family Dollars Investor Relations Department at 704-708-2858.
Participants in the Solicitation
Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, and their respective directors, executive officers and certain other members of management and employees may be deemed to be
participants in the solicitation of proxies from the holders of Family Dollar common stock in respect of the proposed merger between Dollar Tree and Family Dollar. Information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be considered
participants in the solicitation of proxies in favor of the proposed merger are set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus filed with the SEC. You can also find information about Dollar Trees and Family Dollars directors and executive
officers in their respective definitive proxy statements filed with the SEC on May 12, 2014 and December 6, 2013, respectively. You can obtain free copies of these documents from Dollar Tree or Family Dollar using the contact information
above.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain
statements contained herein are forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements and
information about our current and future prospects and our operations and financial results are based on currently available information. Various risks, uncertainties and other factors could
cause actual future results and financial performance to vary significantly from those anticipated in such statements. For example, the unsolicited non-binding proposal from Dollar General may not result in a definitive agreement for an alternative
business combination transaction. The forward looking statements contained herein include assumptions about our operations, such as cost controls and market conditions, and certain plans, activities or events which we expect will or may occur in the
future and relate to, among other things, the business combination transaction involving Dollar Tree and Family Dollar, the unsolicited non-binding proposal from Dollar General for an alternative business combination transaction, the financing of
the proposed transactions, the benefits, results, effects and timing of the proposed transactions, future financial and operating results, and the combined companys plans, objectives, expectations (financial or otherwise) and intentions.
Risks and uncertainties related to the proposed mergers include, among others: the risk that Family Dollars stockholders do not approve either merger;
the risk that regulatory approvals required for either merger are not obtained on the proposed terms and schedule or are obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated; the risk that the financing required to fund either transaction is not
obtained; the risk that the other conditions to the closing of either merger are not satisfied; potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the announcement or completion of either
merger; uncertainties as to the timing of either merger; competitive responses to either proposed merger; response by activist stockholders to either merger; costs and difficulties related to the integration of Family Dollars business and
operations with Dollar Trees or Dollar Generals business and operations; the inability to obtain, or delays in obtaining, the cost savings and synergies contemplated by either merger; uncertainty of the expected financial performance of
the combined company following completion of either proposed transaction; the calculations of, and factors that may impact the calculations of, the acquisition price in connection with either proposed transaction and the allocation of such
acquisition price to the net assets acquired in accordance with applicable accounting rules and methodologies; unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from either merger; litigation relating to either merger; the outcome of pending or
potential litigation or governmental investigations; the inability to retain key personnel; and any changes in general economic and/or industry specific conditions. Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made by Family Dollar, in this
and in other documents or statements are qualified by factors, risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those set forth under the headings titled Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Risk
Factors in Family Dollars Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2013, Family Dollars Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 2014, and other reports filed by Family Dollar
with the SEC, which are available at the SECs website http://www.sec.gov.
Please read our Risk Factors and other cautionary statements
contained in these filings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Family Dollar undertakes no obligation to update or revise any 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, except as may be required by law. As a result of these risks and others, actual results could vary significantly
from those anticipated herein, and our financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
Item 9.01. |
Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit 99.1 |
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Press Release of Family Dollar Stores, Inc., dated September 2, 2014 |
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Exhibit 99.2 |
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Letter to Employees, distributed by Family Dollar Stores, Inc. on September 2, 2014 |
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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FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC. |
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(Registrant) |
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Date: September 2, 2014 |
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/s/ James C. Snyder, Jr. |
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James C. Snyder, Jr. |
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
Exhibit 99.1
FAMILY DOLLAR CONFIRMS RECEIPT OF REVISED UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL
FROM DOLLAR GENERAL
MATTHEWS, NC
September 2, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO), a leading national discount retailer offering name brands and quality, private brand merchandise, today confirmed that it has received a revised, non-binding,
unsolicited proposal from Dollar General (NYSE: DG) to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Family Dollar.
Consistent with its fiduciary
duties and subject to the terms of its existing merger agreement with Dollar Tree, Inc., Family Dollars Board of Directors, in consultation with its legal and financial advisors, will review and consider the revised proposal.
The Companys Board of Directors has not changed its recommendation in support of the merger with Dollar Tree. Family Dollar will have no further comment
on Dollar Generals proposal until the Board has completed its review.
As announced on July 28, 2014, Family Dollar entered into a definitive
merger agreement with Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), the nations leading operator of discount variety stores selling everything for $1 or less, under which Dollar Tree would acquire Family Dollar in a cash and stock transaction. Under the
terms of the agreement, Family Dollar shareholders would receive $59.60 in cash and $14.90 equivalent in Dollar Tree shares for each common share of Family Dollar owned, subject to a collar. At closing, Family Dollar shareholders would own no less
than 12.7% and no more than 15.1% of the outstanding common stock of Dollar Tree.
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is serving as exclusive financial
advisor to Family Dollar and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is serving as legal counsel.
Important Information for Investors and
Shareholders
This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of
any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of
securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. In connection with the proposed merger between Dollar Tree and Family Dollar, on August 11, 2014,
Dollar Tree filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) a registration statement on Form S-4 that included a preliminary proxy statement of Family Dollar that also constitutes a prospectus of Dollar Tree. The registration statement has
not yet become effective. After the registration statement has been declared effective by the SEC, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus will be delivered to shareholders of Family Dollar. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF FAMILY DOLLAR ARE
URGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS (INCLUDING ALL AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE MERGER THAT WILL BE FILED
WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED MERGER. Investors and security holders will be able to
obtain free copies of the registration statement and the definitive proxy statement/prospectus (when available) and other documents filed with the SEC by Dollar Tree and Family Dollar through the website maintained by the SEC at
http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Dollar Tree will be available free of charge on Dollar Trees internet website at www.DollarTree.com under the heading Investor Relations and then under
the heading Download Library or by contacting Dollar Trees Investor Relations Department at 757-321-5284. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Family Dollar will be available free of charge on Family Dollars internet
website at www.FamilyDollar.com under the heading Investor Relations and then under the heading SEC Filings or by contacting Family Dollars Investor Relations Department at 704-708-2858.
Participants in the Solicitation
Dollar Tree,
Family Dollar, and their respective directors, executive officers and certain other members of management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the holders of Family Dollar common stock in respect of the
proposed merger between Dollar Tree and Family Dollar. Information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies in favor of the proposed merger are set forth in the proxy
statement/prospectus filed with the SEC. You can also find information about Dollar Trees and Family Dollars directors and executive officers in their respective definitive proxy statements filed with the SEC on May 12, 2014, and
December 6, 2013, respectively. You can obtain free copies of these documents from Dollar Tree or Family Dollar using the contact information above.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements
contained herein are forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements and information about our current and future
prospects and our operations and financial results are based on currently available information. Various risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause actual future results and financial performance to vary significantly from those anticipated
in such statements. For example, the unsolicited non-binding proposal from Dollar General may not result in a definitive agreement for an alternative business combination transaction. The forward looking statements contained herein include
assumptions about our operations, such as cost controls and market conditions, and certain plans, activities or events which we expect will or may occur in the future and relate to, among other things, the business combination transaction involving
Dollar Tree and Family Dollar, the unsolicited non-binding proposal from Dollar General for an alternative business combination transaction, the financing of the proposed transactions, the benefits, results, effects and timing of the proposed
transactions, future financial and operating results, and the combined companys plans, objectives, expectations (financial or otherwise) and intentions.
Risks and uncertainties related to the proposed mergers include, among others: the risk that Family Dollars stockholders do not approve either merger;
the risk that regulatory approvals required for either merger are not obtained on the proposed terms and schedule or are obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated; the risk that the financing required to fund either
transaction is not obtained; the risk that the other conditions to the closing of either merger are not satisfied; potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships,
including those resulting from the announcement or completion of either merger; uncertainties as to the timing of either merger; competitive responses to either proposed merger; response by activist shareholders to either merger; costs and
difficulties related to the integration of Family Dollars business and operations with Dollar Trees or Dollar Generals business and operations; the inability to obtain, or delays in obtaining, the cost savings and synergies
contemplated by either merger; uncertainty of the expected financial performance of the combined company following completion of either proposed transaction; the calculations of, and factors that may impact the calculations of, the acquisition price
in connection with either proposed transaction and the allocation of such acquisition price to the net assets acquired in accordance with applicable accounting rules and methodologies; unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from either
merger; litigation relating to either merger; the outcome of pending or potential litigation or governmental investigations; the inability to retain key personnel; and any changes in general economic and/or industry specific conditions.
Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made by Family Dollar, in this and in other documents or statements are qualified by factors, risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those set forth under the headings titled
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors in Family Dollars Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2013, Family Dollars Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended May 31, 2014, and other reports filed by Family Dollar with the SEC, which are available at the SECs website http://www.sec.gov.
Please read our Risk Factors and other cautionary statements contained in these filings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on
these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Family Dollar undertakes no obligation to update or revise any 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, except as may be required by law. As a result of these risks and others, actual results could vary significantly from those anticipated herein, and our financial condition and results of operations
could be materially adversely affected.
About Family Dollar
For more than 54 years, Family Dollar has been providing value and convenience to customers in easy-to-shop neighborhood locations. Family Dollars mix of
name brands and quality, private brand merchandise appeals to shoppers in more than 8,100 stores in rural and urban settings across 46 states. Helping families save on the items they need with everyday low prices creates a strong bond with
customers, who often refer to their neighborhood store as my Family Dollar. Headquartered in Matthews, North Carolina, just outside of Charlotte, Family Dollar is a Fortune 300, publicly held company with common stock traded on the New
York Stock Exchange under the symbol FDO. For more information, please visit www.familydollar.com.
CONTACTS:
Family Dollar Stores, Inc.
Investor Contact:
Kiley F. Rawlins, CFA
704-708-2858
krawlins@familydollar.com
or
Media Contact:
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
Matthew
Sherman/Jamie Moser/Averell Withers
212-355-4449
Exhibit 99.2
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All Team Members |
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Howard Levine |
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Dollar General Announcement |
Today we issued a press release confirming that we have received a revised non-binding, unsolicited proposal from Dollar
General to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Family Dollar.
Consistent with its fiduciary duties and subject to the terms of our existing
merger agreement with Dollar Tree, Inc., our Board of Directors, in consultation with its legal and financial advisors, will review and consider the revised proposal. We will have no further comment on Dollar Generals proposal until the Board
has completed its review.
Importantly, Family Dollar remains subject to the merger agreement with Dollar Tree, and the Companys Board of Directors
has not changed its recommendation in support of the merger with Dollar Tree.
While we understand that these developments can be distracting, our
customers and teams continue to rely on us. The most important thing we can all do now is to remain focused on executing our plans and to continue to do the exceptional work that contributes to Family Dollars success every day.
I recognize that you may have questions. While there is little additional information to share at this time, we will keep you updated as appropriate.
We expect this announcement will lead to inquiries from external parties, and it is important for us to speak with one voice. Consistent with company policy,
please forward any inquiries from members of the media, investment community or other interested parties to Kiley Rawlins, VP Investor Relations and Communications, at (704) 708-2858.
On behalf of the Board and management team, I thank you for your continued hard work and commitment to Family Dollar.
Important Information for Investors and Shareholders
This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor
shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be
made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. In connection with the proposed merger between Dollar Tree and Family
Dollar, on August 11, 2014, Dollar Tree filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) a registration statement on Form S-4 that included a preliminary proxy statement of Family Dollar that also constitutes a prospectus of Dollar Tree.
The registration statement has not yet become effective. After the registration statement has been declared effective by the SEC, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus will be delivered to shareholders of Family Dollar. INVESTORS AND SECURITY
HOLDERS OF FAMILY DOLLAR ARE URGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS (INCLUDING ALL AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE MERGER THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN
THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED MERGER. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the registration statement and the definitive proxy statement/prospectus (when
available) and other documents filed with the SEC by Dollar Tree and Family Dollar through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Dollar Tree will be available free of charge on Dollar
Trees internet website at www.DollarTree.com under the heading Investor Relations and then under the heading Download Library or by contacting Dollar Trees Investor Relations Department at 757-321-5284. Copies of
the documents filed with the SEC by Family Dollar will be available free of charge on Family Dollars internet website at www.FamilyDollar.com under the heading Investor Relations and then under the heading SEC Filings
or by contacting Family Dollars Investor Relations Department at 704-708-2858.
Participants in the Solicitation
Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, and their respective directors, executive officers and certain other members of management and employees may be deemed to be
participants in the solicitation of proxies from the holders of Family Dollar common stock in respect of the proposed merger between Dollar Tree and Family Dollar. Information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be considered
participants in the solicitation of proxies in favor of the proposed merger are set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus filed with the SEC. You can also find information about Dollar Trees and Family Dollars directors and executive
officers in their respective definitive proxy statements filed with the SEC on May 12, 2014, and December 6, 2013, respectively. You can obtain free copies of these documents from Dollar Tree or Family Dollar using the contact information
above.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain
statements contained herein are forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements and information about our current and
future prospects and our operations and financial results are based on currently available information. Various risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause actual future results and financial performance to vary significantly from those
anticipated in such statements. For example, the unsolicited non-binding proposal from Dollar General may not result in a definitive agreement for an alternative business combination transaction. The forward looking statements contained herein
include assumptions about our operations, such as cost controls and market conditions, and certain plans, activities or events which we expect will or may occur in the future and relate to, among other things, the business combination transaction
involving Dollar Tree and Family Dollar, the unsolicited non-binding proposal from Dollar General for an alternative business combination transaction, the financing of the proposed transactions, the benefits, results, effects and timing of the
proposed transactions, future financial and operating results, and the combined companys plans, objectives, expectations (financial or otherwise) and intentions.
Risks and uncertainties related to the proposed mergers include, among others: the risk that Family Dollars
stockholders do not approve either merger; the risk that regulatory approvals required for either merger are not obtained on the proposed terms and schedule or are obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated; the risk that the financing
required to fund either transaction is not obtained; the risk that the other conditions to the closing of either merger are not satisfied; potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from
the announcement or completion of either merger; uncertainties as to the timing of either merger; competitive responses to either proposed merger; response by activist shareholders to either merger; costs and difficulties related to the integration
of Family Dollars business and operations with Dollar Trees or Dollar Generals business and operations; the inability to obtain, or delays in obtaining, the cost savings and synergies contemplated by either merger; uncertainty of
the expected financial performance of the combined company following completion of either proposed transaction; the calculations of, and factors that may impact the calculations of, the acquisition price in connection with either proposed
transaction and the allocation of such acquisition price to the net assets acquired in accordance with applicable accounting rules and methodologies; unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from either merger; litigation relating to either
merger; the outcome of pending or potential litigation or governmental investigations; the inability to retain key personnel; and any changes in general economic and/or industry specific conditions. Consequently, all of the forward-looking
statements made by Family Dollar, in this and in other documents or statements are qualified by factors, risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those set forth under the headings titled Cautionary Statement Regarding
Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors in Family Dollars Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2013, Family Dollars Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31,
2014, and other reports filed by Family Dollar with the SEC, which are available at the SECs website http://www.sec.gov.
Please read our Risk
Factors and other cautionary statements contained in these filings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Family Dollar undertakes no obligation to update
or revise any 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, except as may be required by law. As a result of these risks and
others, actual results could vary significantly from those anticipated herein, and our financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
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