8-K 1 doc1.txt 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 8, 2003 99(CENT) ONLY STORES (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) California 1-11735 95-2411605 (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 4000 East Union Pacific Avenue City of Commerce, California 90023 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (323) 980-8145 ITEM 5. Other Events and Required FD Disclosure On April 8, 2003, the Company issued a press release. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. The press release described in Item 5 above is attached hereto as Exhibit 99. 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. 99(cent)ONLY STORES Date: April 8, 2003 By: /S/ ANDREW FARINA --------------------------------- Andrew Farina Chief Financial Officer PAGE 2 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description 99 Press Release dated April 8, 2003.