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): September 10, 2004
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
California 1-11735 95-2411605
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
4000 East Union Pacific Avenue
City of Commerce, California 90023
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (323) 980-8145
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Principal Officers.
Effective September 10, 2004, William Christy retired from his position as
a director of 99 Cents Only Stores (the "Company"). His retirement was not
because of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the
Company's operations, policies or practices. Mr. Christy, age 73, had served on
the Company's board of directors since 1992.
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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Date: September 15, 2004 By: /S/ ANDREW FARINA
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Andrew Farina
Chief Financial Officer