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): April 20, 2018 (April 19, 2018)
FRED'S, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Commission File Number 001-14565
| Tennessee | 62-0634010 |
|
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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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ITEM 5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.
(b)
Linda Longo-Kazanova notified the Board of Directors ("Board") of Fred's Inc. ("Company") of her resignation from the Board effective April 19, 2018. Her resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company, its management, or its operations, policies or practices.
Longo-Kazanova joined the Board with significant acquisition integration and human resources expertise at the time the company was actively pursuing the purchase of certain assets from Rite Aid Corporation. The Company appreciates Longo-Kazanova remaining on the board through Fiscal 2017 following the termination of the Rite Aid agreement, and thanks her for her contributions and service.
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.
| FRED'S, INC. | ||
| (Registrant) | ||
| Date: April 20, 2018 | By: | /s/ Joseph M. Anto |
| Name: | Joseph M. Anto | |
| Title: |
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary | |