0000006885-17-000019.txt : 20170221 0000006885-17-000019.hdr.sgml : 20170221 20170221122259 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000006885-17-000019 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20170216 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20170221 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20170221 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: STAGE STORES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000006885 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-FAMILY CLOTHING STORES [5651] IRS NUMBER: 911826900 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NV FISCAL YEAR END: 0131 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-14035 FILM NUMBER: 17624282 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2425 WEST LOOP SOUTH CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77027 BUSINESS PHONE: 7136675601 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2425 WEST LOOP SOUTH CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77027 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: APPAREL RETAILERS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930908 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: TEXTILE DISTRIBUTORS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19690521 8-K 1 form8-k_erannouncement.htm 8-K Document


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
________________
 FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

February 16, 2017
(Date of Report, Date of Earliest Event Reported)

Stage Stores, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

1-14035
(Commission File Number)

NEVADA
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
91-1826900
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
2425 West Loop South, Houston, Texas
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
77027
(Zip Code)
 
(800) 579-2302
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
 
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Item 8.01    Other Events

On February 16, 2017, Stage Stores, Inc. (“we” or “our”) issued a news release announcing that our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share on our common stock, payable on March 15, 2017 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 28, 2017. A copy of the news release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.

On February 17, 2017, we issued a news release announcing that we will release our fiscal 2016 fourth quarter and full year financial results on Thursday, March 2, 2017. The release of our fourth quarter and full year financial results will be followed by a conference call, which will be held at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day. A copy of the news release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.2.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d)    Exhibits
99.1
Stage Stores, Inc. news release dated February 16, 2017.
99.2
Stage Stores, Inc. news release dated February 17, 2017.
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.


 
 
 
STAGE STORES, INC.
 
 
Date: February 20, 2017
/s/ Oded Shein
 
Oded Shein
 
Executive Vice President,
 
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer



 EX-99.1 2 ex99_dividend.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit


Exhibit 99.1


NEWS RELEASE

CONTACT:                    
Randi Sonenshein                    
Senior Vice President, Finance and Strategy            
713-331-4967                
(rsonenshein@stagestores.com)


Stage Stores Board Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

HOUSTON, TX, February 16, 2017 - Stage Stores, Inc. (NYSE: SSI) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 15 cents per share on the Company’s common stock, payable on March 15, 2017 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 28, 2017.

About Stage Stores
Stage Stores, Inc. operates 798 specialty department stores in 38 states and a direct-to-consumer channel under the BEALLS, GOODY'S, PALAIS ROYAL, PEEBLES and STAGE nameplates. The Company’s stores, predominantly located in small towns and communities, and direct-to-consumer business offer a moderately priced, broad selection of trend-right, brand name apparel, accessories, cosmetics, footwear and home goods for the entire family. The Company’s direct-to-consumer channel includes its e-commerce website and Send program. Its e-commerce website features assortments of merchandise similar to that found in its stores, as well as products available exclusively online. The Send program allows customers in the stores to have merchandise shipped directly to their homes if the merchandise is not available in the local store. For more information about Stage Stores, visit the Company’s website at www.stagestoresinc.com.



 EX-99.2 3 ex99_erannouncement4q2016.htm EXHIBIT 99.2 Exhibit


Exhibit 99.2


NEWS RELEASE

CONTACT:                    
Randi Sonenshein                    
Senior Vice President, Finance and Strategy            
713-331-4967                
(rsonenshein@stagestores.com)


Stage Stores Announces Fourth Quarter Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Information

HOUSTON, TX, February 17, 2017 - Stage Stores, Inc. (NYSE: SSI) today announced that it will release its fiscal 2016 and fourth quarter financial results on Thursday, March 2, 2017. The release of the Company’s results will be followed by a conference call, which will be held at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day.

Interested parties may participate in the Company’s conference call by dialing 844-415-6993. Alternatively, interested parties may listen to a live webcast of the conference call through the Investor Relations section of Company's website (www.stagestoresinc.com). A replay of the conference call will be available online until midnight on Friday, March 17, 2017.

About Stage Stores
Stage Stores, Inc. operates 798 specialty department stores in 38 states and a direct-to-consumer channel under the BEALLS, GOODY'S, PALAIS ROYAL, PEEBLES and STAGE nameplates. The Company’s stores, predominantly located in small towns and communities, and direct-to-consumer business offer a moderately priced, broad selection of trend-right, brand name apparel, accessories, cosmetics, footwear and home goods for the entire family. The Company’s direct-to-consumer channel includes its e-commerce website and Send program. Its e-commerce website features assortments of merchandise similar to that found in its stores, as well as products available exclusively online. The Send program allows customers in the stores to have merchandise shipped directly to their homes if the merchandise is not available in the local store. For more information about Stage Stores, visit the Company’s website at www.stagestoresinc.com.