X0202 4 2005-03-30 0000006885 STAGE STORES INC STGS 0001272608 GRUBBS GOUGH H 10201 MAIN STREET HOUSTON TX 77025 0 1 0 0 SVP, Logistics & Distribution Stock Options (right to buy) 38.27 2005-03-30 4 A 0 2115 38.27 A 2008-03-30 2012-03-30 Common Stock 2115 25033 D Absent earlier retirement, permanent disability or death of the reporting person, the right to exercise these options will vest on March 30, 2008 and will expire on the earlier of (i) sixty days after termination of employment with the Company, or (ii) seven years from the date of grant. By: Michael E. McCreery For: Gough Grubbs 2005-04-01