-----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, JuZVBphEwvssNAcA3kB7bHmJB4BU3EJf2suVaNZRuWXcUNRJjwbanpEv/fz98kwv f6LvY3djNWl7BA44Jl8NEA== 0000006885-99-000015.txt : 19990405 0000006885-99-000015.hdr.sgml : 19990405 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000006885-99-000015 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19990402 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 19990402 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: STAGE STORES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000006885 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-DEPARTMENT STORES [5311] IRS NUMBER: 760407711 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0201 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-14035 FILM NUMBER: 99586510 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 8-K 1 FORM 8-K 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 April 2, 1999 (Date of Report, date of earliest event reported) Stage Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission file number 001-14035 DELAWARE 76-0407711 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identifications No.) 10201 Main Street, Houston, 77025 Texas (Zip Code) (Address of principal executive offices) (713) 667-5601 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Not Applicable (Former name or address, if changed since last report) ITEM 5. Other Events. A press release regarding the Company's denial of allegations of securities laws violations and certain other matters was issued by the Company on April 1, 1999 and is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. ITEM 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (a) Financial statements of business acquired. Not applicable. (b) Pro forma financial information. Not applicable. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press release dated April 1, 1999 issued by the Company. 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, thereunto duly authorized. STAGE STORES, INC. April 2, 1999 /s/ James A. Marcum (Date) James A. Marcum Vice Chairman and, Chief Financial Officer EX-99.1 2 NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Bob Aronson Director of Investor Relations (800) 579-2302 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STAGE STORES, INC. STRONGLY DENIES ALLEGATIONS OF SECURITIES LAWS VIOLATIONS ______________________________ HOUSTON, TX, April 1, 1999 -- Stage Stores, Inc. (NYSE: SGE) today issued a strong denial of allegations of securities laws violations contained in a class action lawsuit filed on March 30, 1999 in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. The complaint against Stage and certain of its officers, directors, underwriters and controlling shareholders seeks class action certification on behalf of persons who purchased Stage Stores, Inc. common stock during a certain period of time. The suit alleges generally that the defendants made false or misleading statements or omissions relating to Stage's acquisition of C.R. Anthony Company as well as Stage's business and prospects and seeks unspecified damages. Carl E. Tooker, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "The claims contained within the suit are completely without merit and have no basis in law or fact. Stage will vigorously contest all allegations contained in the complaint and we categorically deny that any securities laws were violated by the Company or any of its officers or directors." Stage Stores, Inc. brings nationally recognized brand name apparel, accessories, cosmetics and footwear for the entire family to small towns and communities throughout the United States. The company operated 679 stores in 34 states at the end of the fourth quarter, primarily under the Stage, Bealls and Palais Royal trade names. Any statements in this press release that may be considered forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties are discussed in periodic reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission that the Company urges investors to consider. # # # -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----