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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 7, 2017 (September 1, 2017)
FRED'S, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Commission File Number 001-14565
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Tennessee
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62-0634010
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(State or Other Jurisdiction
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(I.R.S. Employer
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of Incorporation)
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Identification No.)
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4300 New Getwell Road, Memphis, Tennessee 38118
(Address of principal executive offices)
(901) 365-8880
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
Not Applicable
(Former Name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financing accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
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ITEM 5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.
(b)
On September 1, 2017, Craig Barnes notified Fred's, Inc. (the "Company") of his intention to resign as Chief Operating Officer-Front Store. As part of the transition, Mr. Barnes will remain with the Company for a period of up to six months, during which he will be entitled to his regular compensation and benefits as provided under his existing employment agreement. Mr. Barnes will not be entitled to severance upon the termination of his employment and the Company did not enter into, amend or modify any material compensatory plans or arrangements in connection with his resignation.
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.
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FRED'S, INC.
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(Registrant)
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Date: September 7, 2017
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By:
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/s/ Jason Jenne
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Name:
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Jason Jenne
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Title:
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Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
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