X0206 3 2014-07-07 0 0000724571 FREDS INC FRED 0001617046 Ridings Eric 4300 NEW GETWELL ROAD MEMPHIS TN 38118 0 1 0 0 VP Class A Common Stock 3241 D Options on Class A Common Stock 12.69 2014-06-17 2016-06-17 Class A Common Stock 1500 D Holds 3,241 shares of performance based restricted stock granted at various times since November 2009. Holds 1,500 vested options exercisable through 6/17/2016. Jerry Shore by power of attorney 2014-08-18