UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
May 20, 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)
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NEVADA
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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91-1826900
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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10201 Main Street, Houston, Texas
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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77025
(Zip Code)
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(800) 579-2302
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On May 20, 2010, Stage Stores, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a News Release announcing its financial results for the first quarter. Additionally, the Company provided second quarter and updated full year sales and earnings guidance. A copy of the News Release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.
This information shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference to such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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99
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News Release issued by Stage Stores, Inc. on May 20, 2010, announcing its financial results for the first quarter, and providing second quarter and updated full year sales and earnings guidance.
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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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STAGE STORES, INC.
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May 21, 2010
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/s/ Edward J. Record
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(Date)
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Edward J. Record
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Chief Financial Officer and
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Chief Operating Officer
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