FRED’S, INC. (NASDAQ:FRED) Files An 8-K Results of Operations and Financial Condition
ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

On April 6, 2017, Fred’s, Inc. (the “Company”) issued its financial press release for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended January 28, 2017, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1) is being furnished to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for any purpose, including for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any previous or future filings by the Company under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release of Fred’s, Inc., dated April 6, 2017.

About FRED’S, INC. (NASDAQ:FRED)

Fred’s, Inc. (Fred’s) is engaged in the sale of general merchandise through its retail discount stores and full service pharmacies. The Company sells general merchandise to its over 20 franchisees. The Company has approximately 660 retail stores, over 370 pharmacies, and approximately three specialty pharmacy facilities located in over 15 states mainly in the Southeastern United States. The Company is licensed to dispense pharmaceuticals in approximately 50 states. The Company operates approximately 640 company-owned stores, including over 60 express stores (or Xpress stores). Fred’s is a combination of pharmacy, dollar store and mass merchant strategically located in smaller markets. It offers various product categories, including consumables, such as tobacco, food and beverage, prescription pharmaceuticals, paper and cleaning supplies, pet supplies, health and beauty aids, and discretionary products, such as home decor, seasonal merchandise, auto and hardware, and lawn and garden.

FRED’S, INC. (NASDAQ:FRED) Recent Trading Information

FRED’S, INC. (NASDAQ:FRED) closed its last trading session down -0.19 at 12.55 with 1,849,073 shares trading hands.