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Hallo zusammen!

ich wollte nur mal fragen wer von Euch diese Aktie besitzt?

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so viele gleich!

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so viele gleich!

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so viele gleich!

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heute wurde das erste Mal in München gehandelt ...gleich 16 Stück!

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hast Du sie etwa gehandelt?

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Nein, ich war`s nicht. So viel Geld habe ich nicht mehr, dass es für 16 Stück reicht!

Außerdem weiß ich gar nicht, was das für ein komischer Laden ist.

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...wäre doch ein Kauf wert! aus dem Bauch heraus

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Family Dollar Reports Sales for April 2003

MATTHEWS, N.C., May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO), a discount store chain operating 4,802 stores in 42 states, reported sales for the four week period ended May 3, 2003, of approximately $366.1 million or 17.9% above sales of $310.6 million for the similar period in the prior fiscal year. Sales in existing stores for the four week period ended May 3, 2003, increased approximately 7.1% above existing store sales for the similar period in the prior fiscal year, including an increase of approximately 9.7% in sales of hardlines and a decrease of approximately 0.5% in sales of softlines.

Sales for the four week period ended May 3, 2003, were positively affected and sales for the five week period ended April 5, 2003, were adversely affected by the fact that Easter was in the April reporting period this year and was in the March reporting period last year. As previously announced, sales for the five week period ended April 5, 2003, increased approximately 14.4% and sales in existing stores increased approximately 3.5% above sales for the similar period in the prior fiscal year.

For the nine week period ended May 3, 2003, sales were approximately $812.8 million, or 15.9% above sales of $701.2 million for the similar period in the prior fiscal year. Sales in existing stores for the nine week period ended May 3, 2003, increased approximately 5.1% above existing store sales for the similar period in the prior fiscal year, including increases of approximately 5.8% in sales of hardlines and approximately 3.0% in sales of softlines.

For the thirty-five week period ended May 3, 2003, sales were approximately $3,177.6 million or 14.2% above sales of $2,783.5 million for the similar period in the prior fiscal year. Sales in existing stores for comparable thirty-five week periods are estimated to have increased approximately 3.5%, including increases of approximately 3.9% in sales of hardlines and approximately 2.0% in sales of softlines.

The Company`s plan is for sales in existing stores in the four weeks ending May 31, 2003, to increase in the 4% to 6% range.

Certain statements contained in this press release 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 and activities or events which the Company expects will or may occur in the future. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, competitive factors and pricing pressures, general economic conditions, the impact of acts of war or terrorism, changes in consumer demand and product mix, unusual weather that may temporarily impact sales, inflation, merchandise supply constraints, general transportation delays or interruptions, dependence on imports, changes in currency exchange rates, tariffs, quotas, and freight rates, availability of real estate, costs and delays associated with building, opening and operating new distribution facilities and stores, costs and potential problems associated with the implementation of new systems and technology, including supply chain systems and electronic commerce, changes in energy prices and the impact on consumer spending and the Company`s costs, legal proceedings and claims, changes in health care and other insurance costs, and the effects of legislation on wage levels and entitlement programs. Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made 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. -0- 05/08/2003 CONTACT: George R. Mahoney, Jr., Executive Vice President of Family Dollar Stores, Inc., [phone]

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Family Dollar Stores "neutral"

05/08/2003
Baird Patrick & Co

NEW YORK, May 8 (New Ratings) – Analysts at Baird Patrick reiterate their "neutral" rating on Family Dollar Stores.

The analysts mention that the company’s sales increased by 17.9% in the last quarter. The company is a well-known performer in the deep-discount group and could be a good investment in the long run, the analysts opine. The company`s stock is slightly overvalued, the analysts add.

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Family Dollar April same-store sales up

2003-05-08 09:00 EST

CHICAGO, May 8 (Reuters) - Discount retailer Family Dollar Stores Inc. <FDO.N> on Thursday posted a 7.1 percent increase in April sales at stores open at least a year, lifted by a late Easter holiday.

The Matthews, North Carolina-based retailer said total sales for the four-week period ended May 3 reached $366.1 million, up 17.9 percent from the same period a year earlier.

Last month, Family Dollar said it expected April same-store sales to rise 6 to 8 percent, as Easter shifted to the April selling period this year from March last year.

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Family Dollar Stores Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend


MATTHEWS, N.C., May 15, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- The Board of
Directors of Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO), today declared a regular
quarterly cash dividend on the Company`s common stock of $.07-1/2 per share,
payable July 15, 2003, to shareholders of record at the close of business on
June 16, 2003.

Family Dollar Stores, Inc. operates a rapidly expanding discount store chain of
4,808 stores in 42 states ranging as far northwest as North Dakota, northeast to
Maine, southeast to Florida and southwest to Arizona

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05/08/03 Family Dollar Stores "neutral" Baird Patrick & Co
05/05/03 Family Dollar Stores "neutral" Robert W. Baird
03/20/03 Family Dollar Stores "buy" maintained Wedbush Morgan
03/18/03 Family Dollar Stores "buy" Prudential Securities

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ganz wichtig!

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Four New Family Dollar Stores to Open in Beaumont, Texas

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FDO: reit` Sector Outperformer - TGT$38; The company is on track to grow square
footage 10% year over year, opening 190 stores in 4QFY03 (475 for the year).
Importantly, new store productivity has been trending in the 90%-100% range,
reflecting strong sales results from larger urban market stores.

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Family Dollar Announces Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call


MATTHEWS, N.C., Jun 23, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Family Dollar Stores, Inc.
(NYSE: FDO), a discount store chain operating more than 4,800 stores in 43
states, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss results for the third
quarter ended May 31, 2003, on Wednesday, June 25, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time
(9:00 a.m. Central Time).

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Family Dollar Reports Store Openings for June 2003

MATTHEWS, N.C., Jul 7, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Family Dollar
Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO), the fast growing North Carolina-based discount store
chain, reports opening 56 stores during the five-week period ended July 5, 2003.
With these additional stores, as of July 5, 2003, the Company operated 4,894
stores.

The 56 newest store locations are in the following states: 8 in Texas; 4 in
Wisconsin; 3 each in Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio;
2 each in Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Maine, North Carolina, North Dakota,
Tennessee and West Virginia; 1 each in Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota,
Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Utah, Virginia and Wyoming.

Family Dollar Stores, Inc. now operates stores in 43 states ranging as far
northwest as North Dakota, northeast to Maine, southeast to Florida, and
southwest to Arizona.

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Family Dollar Reports Sales for June 2003


MATTHEWS, N.C., Jul 10, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Family Dollar
Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO), a discount store chain operating 4,898 stores in 43
states, reported sales for the five-week period ended July 5, 2003, of
approximately $474.5 million, or 12.8% above sales of $420.7 million for the
similar period in the prior fiscal year. Sales in existing stores for the
five-week period ended July 5, 2003, increased approximately 3.2% above existing
store sales for the similar period in the prior fiscal year, including increases
of approximately 3.8% in sales of hardlines and approximately 1.6% in sales of
softlines. With more favorable weather in the second half of the period, sales
of apparel and other seasonal merchandise were stronger in the second half than
in the first half.

For the forty-four week period ended July 5, 2003, sales were approximately
$4,016.2 million, or 13.9% above sales of $3,525.1 million for the similar
period in the prior fiscal year. Sales in existing stores for comparable
forty-four week periods increased approximately 3.5%, including increases of
approximately 4.0% in sales of hardlines and approximately 1.9% in sales of
softlines.

As previously announced, the Company`s plan is for sales in existing stores in
the thirteen weeks ending August 30, 2003, to increase in the 3% to 5% range.

Certain statements contained in this press release 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 and activities or events which the
Company expects will or may occur in the future. A number of important factors
could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any
forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to,
competitive factors and pricing pressures, general economic conditions, the
impact of acts of war or terrorism, changes in consumer demand and product mix,
unusual weather that may temporarily impact sales, inflation, merchandise supply
constraints, general transportation delays or interruptions, dependence on
imports, changes in currency exchange rates, tariffs, quotas, and freight rates,
availability of real estate, costs and delays associated with building, opening
and operating new distribution facilities and stores, costs and potential
problems associated with the implementation of new systems and technology,
including supply chain systems and electronic commerce, changes in energy prices
and the impact on consumer spending and the Company`s costs, legal proceedings
and claims, changes in health care and other insurance costs, and the effects of
legislation on wage levels and entitlement programs. Consequently, all of the
forward-looking statements made 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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Family Dollar Builds Third Store in Tyler, Texas


Aug 19, 2003 (Tyler Morning Telegraph - Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News via
COMTEX) -- Tylerites must like to spend a buck or two at the store. Maybe that
would explain why two Family Dollar stores have opened in the Rose City and
another is on the way.

Construction is under way on a store at 4305 Troup Highway. City of Tyler
building permit information indicates the 8,000-square-foot building represents
a construction investment of about $200,000.

"Our reason for opening any store is because we find consumers in the area who
are seeking good values and low-priced, first-quality, basic merchandise for
family and home needs," Florence W. Stanley, spokeswoman for the Matthews,
N.C.-based company.

Ms. Stanley said the majority of the merchandise at a Family Dollar is priced
below $10.

The majority of the stores are leased, although the store on Troup Highway will
be owned by Family Dollar, she said. The company is looking at a possible
September opening date, although a definite date has not been determined.

The company has opened three stores in the area since late June.

It opened its 4,877th store in Lindale at 1500 S. Main St. on June 26. It opened
its 4,917th and 4,918th stores, at 1527 NNW Loop 323 and 1401 E. Gentry Parkway
on July 24.

Most stores are between 6,000 and 8,000 square feet, Ms. Stanley said.

A store on 532 E. Front Street opened in 1985. Another Family Dollar at 510 SSW
Loop 323 opened in 2000.

The company also has stores in Frankston, Chandler and Jacksonville that opened
in the 1990s.

Family Dollar common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the
symbol "FDO." In fiscal year 2002 the company reported $4.16 billion in sales
and earnings of $216.93 million, or $1.25 per diluted share.

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William Blair & Company Issues 166th Current Better Values List(TM)

CHICAGO, Sep 10, 2003 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- William Blair & Company issued its 166th Current Better Values List, a bimonthly publication initiated in 1976 that includes a small, select group of companies -- chosen by the director of research -- that the department expects will show superior investment performance over the next 24 months.

The current list includes American International Group, Inc., Apollo Group, Inc., and Best Buy Co., Inc. in the $10 billion-plus market capitalization range; Express Scripts, Inc., Family Dollar Stores, Inc., Getty Images, Inc., Iron Mountain Incorporated, and Moody`s Corporation in the $1.5 billion-$10 billion range; and CUNO Incorporated and MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. in the below-$1.5 billion market capitalization group.

"We are enthusiastic about shares of Apollo Group for both the near- and long-term given recent strong fiscal 2004 revenue and earnings guidance, a still large domestic opportunity for the company`s on-ground campuses, considerable growth at the online campus, numerous margin expansion opportunities, new growth initiatives, and reasonable valuation," analyst Matthew Litfin said.

Analyst Franco Turrinelli said, "We believe Iron Mountain offers an attractive opportunity for investors. Our five-year forecast for Iron Mountain suggests that EBITDA growth should exceed a 15% compounded annual rate over that period, and that EPS growth, due to the leverage of the business model and the deployment of cash flow to pay down debt, should exceed 30% compounded annually. By 2007, we expect Iron Mountain to be a $2.4 billion revenue company, with excellent cash flow, predictable results, strong balance sheet, and a still open-ended growth opportunity."

Analyst Bill Benton noted that CUNO, which designs, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive line of filtration products (proprietary depth and semipermeable membrane filters) for the separation, clarification, and purification of liquids and gases, has achieved an approximate 7% compounded annual increase in revenue and an 11% annual increase in earnings per share since coming public in late 1996.

"Driven by double-digit increases in historically faster-growing segments of Potable Water and Healthcare, CUNO recently reported its 11th consecutive quarter of record results," Benton added. "Combined with the consistency of management execution and financial results, as well as continued improvements in operational profitability, we believe CUNO stock represents an attractive long-term investment opportunity."

The selection process for placing a company on the list is based importantly on input from the research department`s equity analysts. Once a list is published, no changes in the stocks are made over the ensuing two-year performance period.

For important disclosures and information regarding the firm`s rating system, valuation methods and potential conflicts of interest, please visit: http://www.williamblair.com/pages/eqresearch_home.asp?uid=55…

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Family Dollar Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End Earnings Conference Call

MATTHEWS, N.C., Sep 29, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE:FDO), a discount store chain operating more than 5,000 stores in 43 states, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended August 30, 2003, on Wednesday, October 1, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central Time).

This call is being webcast by CCBN and can be accessed at Family Dollar`s web site at www.familydollar.com.

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Sales Gains Help Lift Family Dollar`s 4th-Quarter Net 14%

MATTHEWS, N.C. -- Family Dollar Stores Inc.(NYSE:FDO) `s (FDO) fiscal fourth-quarter profit rose 14% as sales were bolstered by the addition of new stores and gains in existing facilities.

For the quarter ended Aug. 30, the discount-store chain Wednesday reported net income of $47.7 million, or 28 cents a share, up from $41.9 million, or 24 cents a share, a year earlier.

The latest results matched an estimate from analysts polled by Thomson First Call.

Sales for the quarter increased 14% to $1.21 billion, from $1.06 billion a year ago.

The company, which operates more than 5,000 stores in 43 states, said sales in existing stores, or stores open more than a year, increased about 4.6% from the comparable period last year. The customer count, as measured by the number of register transactions in existing stores, rose approximately 3.9%, and the average transaction edged up 0.5% to $8.66.

Family Dollar plans to open 565 stores in fiscal 2004.

Assuming existing store sales rise in the 4% to 6% range in 2004, with additional sales being generated by new stores, Family Dollar expects earnings per share for the year to increase by about 14% to 16%. The First Call estimate is $1.66 a share.

Family Dollar had net of $247.5 million, or $1.43 a share, for the fiscal year ended Aug. 30, up 14% from $216.9 million, or $1.25 a share, in fiscal 2002. Sales rose 14% to $4.75 billion from $4.16 billion.

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Family Dollar Stores, Inc. Elects Edward C. Dolby as a New Independent Director

MATTHEWS, N.C., Nov 5, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Howard R. Levine, Chairman of the Board of Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO), announced that Edward C. Dolby has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Company. He also has been appointed to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. Mr. Levine commented that Mr. Dolby would bring to Family Dollar`s Board of Directors many years of valuable experience in the business community, with particular expertise in banking and finance.

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Family Dollar steigert Gewinn und Umsatz im zweiten Quartal

Die amerikanische Einzelhandelskette Family Dollar Stores Inc. konnte im zweiten Quartal angesichts einer deutlichen Umsatzsteigerung beim Nettogewinn zulegen.

Der Konzern erwirtschaftete im Berichtszeitraum einen Nettogewinn von 81,4 Mio. Dollar bzw. ein EPS von 47 Cents, nachdem im Vorjahresquartal ein Nettogewinn von 72,7 Mio. Dollar bzw. ein EPS von 42 Cents je Aktie erwirtschaftet wurde. Der Konzernumsatz konnte gegenüber dem Vorjahrsquartal um 11,7 Prozent auf 1,40 Mrd. Dollar zulegen. Analysten hatten im Vorfeld einen Nettogewinn von 46 Cents je Aktie erwartet.

Für das laufende Geschäftsjahr 2004 erwarten Analysten einen Nettogewinn von durchschnittlich 1,62 Dollar je Aktie.

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Family Dollar Announces Board Authorization to Purchase Up to an Additional 5,000,000 Shares of Family Dollar Common Stock


MATTHEWS, N.C., Apr 22, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Family Dollar
Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO), has announced that the Company`s Board of Directors
has authorized the Company to purchase from time to time, as market conditions
warrant, up to an additional 5,000,000 shares of the Company`s Common Stock. The
purchases could be in the open market or in private transactions or otherwise.
The Board of Directors authorized the purchase as the Board believes that the
Common Stock is a good investment and the repurchase program builds value for
shareholders.

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Family Dollar Stores Selects Unicru Total Workforce Acquisition Solution Leading discount store chain chooses Unicru to support its expansion goals and strategic business initiatives


PORTLAND, Ore., Apr 26, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Family Dollar Stores, Inc.
(NYSE:FDO), the fast growing North Carolina-based discount store chain, today
announced the selection of Unicru, Inc.`s Total Workforce Acquisition Solution
as a core element of its business expansion strategy, bringing consistency and
improved quality to the company`s workforce of more than 37,000 associates. The
Unicru solution will be deployed across Family Dollar`s more than 5,200 stores
in 43 states, supporting its mission to provide value to customers through
dedicated and talented customer-focused associates.

"Family Dollar is committed to providing its customers with everyday low prices
in a convenient, friendly format," said Jim Kelly, Family Dollar Vice Chairman
and Chief Financial Officer. "We selected the Unicru system because of its
ability to help us quickly and intelligently staff new locations with quality
associates. In addition, Unicru provides Family Dollar with ongoing insight into
industry benchmarks and our hiring trends and best practices."

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MATTHEWS, N.C., May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of Family Dollar Stores, Inc. , has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on the Company``s Common Stock of $.08-1/2 per share, payable July 15, 2004, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 15, 2004.

Family Dollar Stores, Inc. operates a rapidly expanding discount store chain of 5,246 stores in 43 states ranging as far northwest as North Dakota, northeast to Maine, southeast to Florida and southwest to Arizona.

Family Dollar Stores, Inc.

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Family Dollar Stores

Record Third Quarter and First Three Quarters Sales and Earnings

MATTHEWS, N.C., June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Family Dollar Stores, Inc. , a discount store chain operating 5,298 stores in 43 states, reported the highest sales and earnings for any third quarter and first three quarters in the Company``s history. For the third quarter ended May 29, 2004, sales were $1,310.2 million, or 11.3% above sales of $1,176.9 million for the third quarter ended May 31, 2003.

Net income was $73.8 million, or 6.0% above net income of $69.6 million for the third quarter of the prior fiscal year, and net income per diluted share increased to $.43 from $.40.

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Family Dollar Reports Sales for August and for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2004


MATTHEWS, N.C., Sep 2, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Family Dollar
Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO), a discount store chain operating 5,468 stores in 44
states, reported sales for the four week period ended August 28, 2004, of
approximately $406.1 million, or 8.6% above sales of $374.0 million for the
similar period in the prior fiscal year. Sales in existing stores for the four
week period ended August 28, 2004, decreased approximately 0.1% below existing
store sales for the similar period in the prior fiscal year, including an
increase of approximately 2.5% in sales of hardlines and a decrease of
approximately 8.9% in sales of softlines.

For the thirteen week period ended August 28, 2004, sales were approximately
$1,324.2 million, or 9.6% above sales of $1,208.5 million for the similar period
in the prior fiscal year. Sales in existing stores for the thirteen week period
ended August 28, 2004, increased approximately 0.7% above existing store sales
for the similar period in the prior fiscal year, including an increase of
approximately 2.9% in sales of hardlines and a decrease of approximately 7.2% in
sales of softlines. Sales of basic consumable merchandise continued to be
satisfactory. However, sales of more discretionary merchandise, such as hanging
apparel and domestics, were below the Company`s plan. As a result, the gross
profit margin for the thirteen week period ended August 28, 2004, will be
adversely impacted by additional markdowns and lower sales of higher margin
merchandise. The Company currently expects that net income per diluted share of
Common Stock will be in the range of $.25 to $.26 in the thirteen week period
ended August 28, 2004, compared to $.28 in the similar period in the prior
fiscal year.

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Family Dollar Reports Sales and Earnings for the Fourth Quarter and for Fiscal 2004, ...

MATTHEWS, N.C., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Family Dollar Stores (Nachrichten), a discount store chain operating 5,481 stores in 44 states, reported that sales for the fourth quarter ended August 28, 2004, were $1,324.2 million, or 9.6% above sales of $1,208.5 million for the fourth quarter ended August 30, 2003. Net income was $43.0 million, or 9.9% below net income of $47.7 million for the fourth quarter of the prior fiscal year, and net income per diluted share decreased to $.26 from $.28.

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Family Dollar Stores Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

MATTHEWS, N.C., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of Family Dollar Stores (Nachrichten), has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on the Company`s Common Stock of $.08-1/2 per share, payable January 14, 2005, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 15, 2004.

Family Dollar Stores, Inc. operates a rapidly expanding discount store chain of 5,497 stores in 44 states ranging as far northwest as Idaho, northeast to Maine, southeast to Florida and southwest to Arizona.

Family Dollar Stores, Inc