-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, FOYb0M8qekUmWwQCh6SbLDfz9mkcchMenqsVGLkxesamDUVkTOzkzIXrc+A2SNGN mTxwxFzxdyWuM2Owpiis5w== 0000006885-10-000103.txt : 20100827 0000006885-10-000103.hdr.sgml : 20100827 20100827132329 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000006885-10-000103 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 4 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20100827 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20100827 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20100827 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: 101043049 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 10201 MAIN ST CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77025 BUSINESS PHONE: 7136675601 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 10201 MAIN STREET CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77025 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 form8k_dividends.htm STAGE STORES, INC., FORM 8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC  20549

________________
 
FORM 8-K

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

August 27, 2010
(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.)
   
10201 Main Street, Houston, Texas
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
77025
(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:
 
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Item 8.01                      Other Events

On August 27, 2010, Stage Stores, Inc. (“the Company”) issued a News Release announcing that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 7.5 cents per share on the Company’s common stock, payable on September 22, 2010 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 7, 2010.  A copy of the News Release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.
 
Item 9.01                      Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(d)                     Exhibits
 
                                     
99      
News Release issued by Stage Stores, Inc. on August 27, 2010, announcing that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend.
 

 
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.
   
August 27, 2010
/s/ Edward J. Record
    (Date)
Edward J. Record
 
Chief Financial Officer and
 
Chief Operating Officer
   


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Exhibit 99

NEWS RELEASE

CONTACT:
Bob Aronson
Vice President, Investor Relations
800-579-2302
(baronson@stagestores.com)


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Stage Stores Board Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

September Dividend Increases 50%

HOUSTON, TX, August 27, 2010 - Stage Stores, Inc. (NYSE: SSI) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 7.5 cents per share on the Company’s common stock, payable on September 22, 2010 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 7, 2010.  The 7.5 cents per share rate reflects the 50% increase announced by the Company on June 14, 2010.

Stage Stores, Inc. brings nationally recognized brand name apparel, accessories, cosmetics and footwear for the entire family to small and mid-size towns and communities through 777 stores located in 39 states.  The Company operates its stores under the five names of Bealls, Goody’s, Palais Royal, Peebles and Stage.  For more information about Stage Stores, visit the Company’s web site at www.stagestoresinc.com.



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