X0201 4 2003-12-16 1 0000006885 STAGE STORES INC STGS 0001182215 WUENSCH RONALD W 10201 S MAIN ST. HOUSTON TX 77025 0 0 0 1 Former Director Common stock 2003-12-16 4 M 0 1666 13.75 A 2166 D Common stock 2003-12-16 4 M 0 1667 15 A 3833 D Common stock 2003-12-16 4 M 0 1667 16.25 A 5500 D Common stock 2003-12-16 4 S 0 1400 26.14 D 4100 D Common stock 2003-12-16 4 S 0 1300 26.5 D 2800 D Common stock 2003-12-16 4 S 0 1000 26.51 D 1800 D Common stock 2003-12-16 4 S 0 500 26.46 D 1300 D Common stock 2003-12-16 4 S 0 400 26.43 D 900 D Common stock 2003-12-16 4 S 0 100 26.3 D 800 D Common stock 2003-12-16 4 S 0 200 26.35 D 600 D Common stock 2003-12-16 4 S 0 100 26.48 D 500 D Common stock 2003-12-16 4 S 0 500 26.37 D 0 D Stock option (right tobuy) 13.75 2003-12-16 4 M 0 1666 0 D Common stock 1666 3334 D Stock option (right to buy) 15 2003-12-16 4 M 0 1667 0 D Common stock 1667 1667 D Stock option (right to buy) 16.25 2003-12-16 4 M 0 1667 0 D Common stock 1667 0 D Granted on August 24, 2001 in three groupings with per share exercise prices of $13.75, $15.00 and $16.25 respectively. Vested upon Mr. Wuensch's resignation from the Board of Directors on December 15, 2003. Expiration date February 13, 2004. /s/ Ronald W. Wuensch 2003-12-18