Reflecting that Easter is one week earlier than last year, the Company expects that comparable store sales in the five-week period ending April 7, 2007, will increase 2% to 4% from the similar period in the prior fiscal year.
First Quarter Earnings Conference Call Information: Family Dollar plans to announce financial results for the second quarter ended March 3, 2007, on Thursday, March 29, 2007. The Company plans to host a conference call on March 29, 2007, at 10:00 A.M. ET to discuss the results.
The conference ID for the conference call is 1681973 and the meeting leader is Ms. Kiley Rawlins. A replay of the call will be available from 12:00 P.M. ET, March 29, 2007, through 5:00 PM ET, April 5, 2007.
There will also be a live webcast of the conference call that can be accessed at company's website in investor section. A replay of the webcast will be available at the same address noted above after 2:00 P.M. ET, March 29, 2007.