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): October 19, 2004
99 CENTS ONLY STORES
(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
On October 20, 2004, 99 Cents Only Stores (the "Company") issued a press
release announcing that effective January 1, 2005, Dave Gold, the Company's
Founder, will retire from his position as Chief Executive Officer. He will
continue to serve as Chairman of the Board.
The Company also announced that effective January 1, 2005, Eric Schiffer
will become Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Executive Committee of
the Board, and Jeff Gold will become President and Chief Operating Officer.
Eric Schiffer, 43, joined the Company in 1991 and has served in various
managerial capacities. In March 2000, he was promoted to President. From 1987 to
1991, he was employed by Oxford Partner, a venture capital firm. He has been a
director of the Company since 1991. Mr. Schiffer is the son-in-law of Dave Gold.
Jeff Gold, 36, joined the Company in 1984 and has served in various
managerial capacities. Since 1991, he has served as Senior Vice President of
Real Estate and Information Systems. He also has been a director of the Company
since 1991. Mr. Gold is the son of Dave Gold.
A copy of the October 20, 2004 press release is attached hereto as Exhibit
99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press release dated October 20, 2004
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.
99 CENTS ONLY STORES
Date: October 22, 2004 By: /S/ ANDREW FARINA
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Andrew Farina
Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press release dated October 20, 2004