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This excerpt taken from the ROST 10-Q filed Jun 10, 2009.

Investing Activities

During the three month periods ended May 2, 2009 and May 3, 2008, our capital expenditures were approximately $33.9 million and $42.3 million, respectively. Our capital expenditures included fixtures and leasehold improvements to open new stores, implement information technology systems, build or expand distribution centers and install material handling equipment and related distribution center systems, and various other expenditures related to our stores, buying, and corporate offices. We opened 19 and 28 new stores on a gross basis during the three month periods ended May 2, 2009 and May 3, 2008, respectively.

We are forecasting approximately $190 million in capital requirements in fiscal year 2009 to fund expenditures for fixtures and leasehold improvements to open new Ross and dd’s DISCOUNTS stores, for the relocation or upgrade of existing stores, for investments in store and merchandising systems, buildings, equipment and systems, and for various buying and corporate office expenditures. We expect to fund these expenditures with cash flows from operations.

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These excerpts taken from the ROST 10-K filed Mar 31, 2009.

Investing Activities

In fiscal 2008, 2007 and 2006, our capital expenditures were $224.4 million, $236.1 million and $223.9 million, respectively. Our capital expenditures included fixtures and leasehold improvements to open new stores, implement information technology systems, build or expand distribution centers and install material handling equipment and related distribution center systems, and various other expenditures related to our stores, buying and corporate offices. In fiscal 2008 we also purchased land in South Carolina with the intention of building a new distribution center in the future. We opened 77, 97, and 66 new stores in fiscal 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and relocated one store in 2007 and two stores in 2006. In addition, in 2006, we exercised our option to purchase our Fort Mill, South Carolina distribution center from the lessor.

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In fiscal 2008 we had purchases of investments of $37.0 million and sales of investments of $42.5 million. In fiscal 2007 we had purchases of investments of $146.1 million and sales of investments of $137.1 million. In fiscal 2006 we had purchases of investments of $71.9 million and sales of investments of $59.3 million.

We are forecasting approximately $190 million in capital requirements in 2009 to fund expenditures for fixtures and leasehold improvements to open both new Ross and dd’s DISCOUNTS stores, for the relocation, or upgrade of existing stores, for investments in store and merchandising systems, buildings, equipment and systems, and for various buying and corporate office expenditures. We expect to fund these expenditures with cash flows from operations.

Our capital expenditures over the last three years are set forth in the table below:

                         
($ millions) 2008 2007 2006
New stores $ 52.0 $ 110.1 $ 49.5
Store renovations and improvements     47.3     32.3       42.4
  Information systems 13.2   21.4   13.4  
Distribution centers, corporate office, and other 111.9 72.3 118.6
Total capital expenditures $ 224.4 $ 236.1 $ 223.9
 

Investing Activities


In fiscal 2008, 2007 and 2006, our
capital expenditures were $224.4 million, $236.1 million and $223.9 million,
respectively. Our capital expenditures included fixtures and leasehold
improvements to open new stores, implement information technology systems, build
or expand distribution centers and install material handling equipment and
related distribution center systems, and various other expenditures related to
our stores, buying and corporate offices. In fiscal 2008 we also purchased land
in South Carolina with the intention of building a new distribution center in
the future. We opened 77, 97, and 66 new stores in fiscal 2008, 2007 and 2006,
respectively, and relocated one store in 2007 and two stores in 2006. In
addition, in 2006, we exercised our option to purchase our Fort Mill, South
Carolina distribution center from the lessor.




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In fiscal 2008 we had purchases of
investments of $37.0 million and sales of investments of $42.5 million. In
fiscal 2007 we had purchases of investments of $146.1 million and sales of
investments of $137.1 million. In fiscal 2006 we had purchases of investments of
$71.9 million and sales of investments of $59.3 million.


We are forecasting approximately
$190 million in capital requirements in 2009 to fund expenditures for fixtures
and leasehold improvements to open both new Ross and dd’s DISCOUNTS stores, for
the relocation, or upgrade of existing stores, for investments in store and
merchandising systems, buildings, equipment and systems, and for various buying
and corporate office expenditures. We expect to fund these expenditures with
cash flows from operations.


Our capital expenditures over the
last three years are set forth in the table below:

































































































                         
($ millions) 2008 2007 2006
New stores $ 52.0 $ 110.1 $ 49.5
Store renovations and improvements     47.3     32.3       42.4
  Information systems 13.2   21.4   13.4  
Distribution centers, corporate office, and other 111.9 72.3 118.6
Total capital expenditures $ 224.4 $ 236.1 $ 223.9
 




This excerpt taken from the ROST 10-Q filed Dec 10, 2008.

Investing Activities

During the nine month periods ended November 1, 2008 and November 3, 2007, our capital expenditures were approximately $175.5 million and $176.8 million, respectively. Our capital expenditures included fixtures and leasehold improvements to open new stores, implement information technology systems, build distribution centers and install material handling equipment and related distribution center systems, and various other expenditures related to our stores, buying and corporate offices. We opened 77 and 98 new stores on a gross basis during the nine months ended November 1, 2008 and November 3, 2007, respectively.

In addition, for the nine months ended November 1, 2008 and November 3, 2007, we purchased investments of $32.9 million and $63.2 million, respectively, and sold investments of $33.8 million and $61.2 million, respectively.

In October 2008 we purchased 160 acres of land in South Carolina for $7.6 million.

We are forecasting approximately $225 million in capital requirements in fiscal year 2008 to fund expenditures for fixtures and leasehold improvements to open both new Ross and dd’s DISCOUNTS stores, for the relocation, or upgrade of existing stores, for investments in store and merchandising systems, distribution center land, buildings, equipment and systems, and for various buying and corporate office expenditures. We expect to fund these expenditures with cash flows from operations and existing credit facilities. Our $600 million credit facility remains intact and available as of November 1, 2008 and expires in July 2011.

This excerpt taken from the ROST 10-Q filed Sep 10, 2008.

Investing Activities

During the six-month periods ended August 2, 2008 and August 4, 2007, our capital expenditures (excluding leased equipment) were approximately $113.5 million and $107.3 million, respectively. Our capital expenditures included fixtures and leasehold improvements to open new stores, implement information technology systems, build distribution centers and install material handling equipment and related distribution center systems, and various other expenditures related to our stores, buying and corporate offices. We opened 54 and 66 new stores on a gross basis during the six months ended August 2, 2008 and August 4, 2007, respectively.

In addition, for the six months ended August 2, 2008 and August 4, 2007, we purchased investments of $50.0 million and $46.9 million, respectively, and sold investments of $48.1 million and $19.6 million, respectively.

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We are forecasting approximately $240 million in capital requirements in fiscal year 2008 to fund expenditures for fixtures and leasehold improvements to open both new Ross and dd’s DISCOUNTS stores, for the relocation, or upgrade of existing stores, for investments in store and merchandising systems, distribution center land, buildings, equipment and systems, and for various buying and corporate office expenditures. We expect to fund these expenditures with cash flows from operations and existing credit facilities.

This excerpt taken from the ROST 10-Q filed Jun 11, 2008.

Investing Activities

During the three-month periods ended May 3, 2008 and May 5, 2007, our capital expenditures (excluding leased equipment) were approximately $42.3 million and $47.4 million, respectively, for fixtures and leasehold improvements to open new stores, implement information technology systems, build distribution centers and implement material handling equipment and related distribution center systems, and various other expenditures related to our stores, buying and corporate offices. We opened 28 and 33 new stores on a gross basis during the three months ended May 3, 2008 and May 5, 2007, respectively.

In addition, for the three months ended May 3, 2008 and May 5, 2007, we purchased investments of $40.7 million and $9.0 million, respectively, and sold investments of $43.5 million and $5.3 million, respectively.

We are forecasting approximately $250 million in capital requirements in fiscal year 2008 to fund expenditures for fixtures and leasehold improvements to open both new Ross and dd’s DISCOUNTS stores, for the relocation, or upgrade of existing stores, for investments in store and merchandising systems, distribution center land, buildings, equipment and systems, and for various buying and corporate office expenditures. We expect to fund these expenditures with cash flows from operations and existing credit facilities.

These excerpts taken from the ROST 10-K filed Apr 1, 2008.

Investing Activities

In fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, our capital expenditures (excluding leased equipment) were approximately $236.1 million, $223.9 million and $175.9 million, respectively, for fixtures and leasehold improvements to open new stores, implement information technology systems, build distribution centers and implement material handling equipment and related distribution center systems, and various other expenditures related to our stores, buying and corporate offices. Fiscal 2006 included the purchase of distribution center assets under a lease of $87.3 million. We opened 97, 66 and 86 new stores and relocated one, two, and two stores in fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

In fiscal 2007 we had purchases of investments of $146.1 million and sales of investments of $137.1 million. In fiscal 2006 we had purchases of investments of $71.9 million and sales of investments of $59.3 million. In fiscal 2005 we had purchases of $313.6 million and sales of investments of $357.0 million.

We are forecasting approximately $250 million in capital requirements in 2008 to fund expenditures for fixtures and leasehold improvements to open both new Ross and dd’s DISCOUNTS stores, the relocation, or upgrade of existing stores, and investments in store and merchandising systems, distribution center land, buildings, equipment and systems, and various buying and corporate office expenditures. We expect to fund these expenditures with cash flows from operations and existing credit facilities.

Our capital expenditures over the last three years are set forth in the table below:

  ($ millions)      2007            2006            2005
  New stores   $  110.1 $    49.5     63.3  
  Store renovations and improvements   32.3   42.4   31.9
  Information systems 21.4   13.4   19.8
  Distribution centers, corporate office and other 72.3   118.6   60.9
 
     Total capital expenditures $  236.1 $  223.9 $  175.9
 

Investing Activities


In fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, our
capital expenditures (excluding leased equipment) were approximately $236.1
million, $223.9 million and $175.9 million, respectively, for fixtures and
leasehold improvements to open new stores, implement information technology
systems, build distribution centers and implement material handling equipment
and related distribution center systems, and various other expenditures related
to our stores, buying and corporate offices. Fiscal 2006 included the purchase
of distribution center assets under a lease of $87.3 million. We opened 97, 66
and 86 new stores and relocated one, two, and two stores in fiscal 2007, 2006
and 2005, respectively.


In fiscal 2007 we had purchases of
investments of $146.1 million and sales of investments of $137.1 million. In
fiscal 2006 we had purchases of investments of $71.9 million and sales of
investments of $59.3 million. In fiscal 2005 we had purchases of $313.6 million
and sales of investments of $357.0 million.


We are forecasting approximately
$250 million in capital requirements in 2008 to fund expenditures for fixtures
and leasehold improvements to open both new Ross and dd’s DISCOUNTS stores, the
relocation, or upgrade of existing stores, and investments in store and
merchandising systems, distribution center land, buildings, equipment and
systems, and various buying and corporate office expenditures. We expect to fund
these expenditures with cash flows from operations and existing credit
facilities.


Our capital expenditures over the
last three years are set forth in the table below:






































































  ($
millions)
     2007            2006            2005
  New stores   $  110.1 $   
49.5
   
63.3
 
  Store renovations and
improvements
  32.3   42.4
  31.9
  Information
systems
21.4   13.4   19.8
  Distribution centers,
corporate office and other
72.3   118.6   60.9
 
     Total
capital expenditures
$  236.1
$  223.9 $  175.9
 


This excerpt taken from the ROST 10-Q filed Dec 12, 2007.

Investing Activities

During the nine-month periods ended November 3, 2007 and October 28, 2006, our capital expenditures were approximately $176.8 million and $180.7 million, respectively, (excluding leased equipment) for fixtures and leasehold improvements to open new stores, expand and improve distribution centers, implement information technology systems, and for various other expenditures related to stores, distribution centers, buying and corporate offices. We opened 98 and 65 new stores on a gross basis during the nine months ended November 3, 2007 and October 28, 2006, respectively. For the period ended October 28, 2006, our capital expenditures include the purchase of assets under a lease of $87.3 million. In addition, for the nine months ended November 3, 2007 and October 28, 2006, we purchased investments of $63.2 million and $67.3 million, respectively, and received proceeds from the sale of investments of $61.2 million and $55.6 million, respectively.

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We are forecasting approximately $255 million in total capital expenditures for 2007 to fund store opening improvements for new Ross and dd’s DISCOUNTS stores, to fund the relocation or upgrade of existing stores, and to fund investments in store and merchandising systems, distribution center land, buildings, equipment and systems, and various buying and corporate office expenditures. We expect to fund remaining 2007 capital expenditures out of existing cash balances and operating cash flows.

This excerpt taken from the ROST 10-Q filed Sep 12, 2007.

Investing Activities

During the six-month periods ended August 4, 2007 and July 29, 2006, our capital expenditures were approximately $107.3 million and $146.1 million, respectively, (excluding leased equipment) for fixtures and leasehold improvements to open new stores, implement information technology systems, implement materials handling equipment and related distribution center systems, and for various other expenditures related to stores and buying and corporate offices. We opened 66 and 37 new stores during the six months ended August 4, 2007 and July 29, 2006, respectively. For the period ended July 29, 2006, our capital expenditures include the purchase of assets under a lease of $87.3 million. In addition, for the six months ended August 4, 2007 and July 29, 2006, we purchased investments of $46.9 million and $47.6 million, respectively, and received proceeds from the sale of investments of $19.6 million and $50.8 million, respectively.

We are forecasting approximately $290 million in total capital expenditures for 2007 to fund store opening improvements for new Ross and dd’s DISCOUNTS stores, to fund the relocation or upgrade of existing stores, and to fund investments in store and merchandising systems, distribution center land, buildings, equipment and systems, and various buying and corporate office expenditures. We expect to fund remaining 2007 capital expenditures out of existing cash balances and operating cash flows.

This excerpt taken from the ROST 10-Q filed Jun 13, 2007.

Investing Activities

During the three-month periods ended May 5, 2007 and April 29, 2006, we spent approximately $47.4 million and $18.0 million, respectively, on capital expenditures (excluding leased equipment) for fixtures and leasehold improvements to open new stores, to implement information technology systems, implement materials handling equipment and related distribution center systems, and for various other expenditures related to stores and buying and corporate offices. We opened 33 and 12 new stores during the three months ended May 5, 2007 and April 29, 2006, respectively. In addition, for the three months ended May 5, 2007 and April 29, 2006, we purchased investments of $9.0 million and $46.6 million, respectively, and received proceeds from the sale of investments of $5.3 million and $13.1 million, respectively.

We are forecasting approximately $290.0 million in capital expenditures for 2007 to fund store opening improvements for new Ross and dd’s DISCOUNTS stores, to fund the relocation or upgrade of existing stores, and to fund investments in store and merchandising systems, distribution center land, buildings, equipment and systems, and various buying and corporate office expenditures. We expect to fund remaining 2007 capital expenditures out of existing cash balances and cash flows from operations.

This excerpt taken from the ROST 10-K filed Apr 3, 2007.

Investing Activities

In fiscal 2006, 2005 and 2004, we spent approximately $223.9 million, $175.9 million and $149.5 million, respectively, for capital expenditures (excluding leased equipment) for fixtures and leasehold improvements to open new stores, implement information technology systems, install and implement materials handling equipment and related distribution center systems, and various other expenditures related to our stores, buying and corporate offices. Fiscal 2006 included the purchase of distribution center assets under a lease of $87.3 million. We opened 66, 86 and 84 new stores, and we relocated, remodeled or expanded 2, 2 and 3 stores in fiscal 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

In fiscal 2006 we had purchases of investments of $71.9 million and sales of investments of $59.3 million. In fiscal 2005 we had purchases of investments of $313.6 million and sales of investments of $357.0 million. In fiscal 2004 we had purchases of $165.1 million and sales of investments of $97.7 million. We also received approximately $17.4 million in net proceeds from the sale of the Newark Facility.

We are forecasting approximately $290 million in capital requirements in 2007 to fund expenditures for fixtures and leasehold improvements to open both new Ross and dd’s DISCOUNTS stores, the relocation, or upgrade of existing stores, and investments in store and merchandising systems, distribution center land, buildings, equipment and systems, and various buying and corporate office expenditures. We expect to fund these expenditures out of cash flows from operations and existing credit facilities.

Our capital expenditures over the last three years are set forth in the table below:

 
($ millions) 2006                 2005                 2004
New stores   $ 49.5     $ 63.3     $ 58.7
Store renovations and improvements 42.4   31.9   25.5
Information systems 13.4   19.8   37.0
Distribution centers, corporate office and other   118.6     60.9     28.3
   
     Total capital expenditures $ 223.9    $ 175.9   $ 149.5
 

This excerpt taken from the ROST 10-Q filed Dec 6, 2006.

Investing Activities

During the nine-month periods ended October 28, 2006 and October 29, 2005, we spent approximately $180.7 million and $139.3 million, respectively, for capital expenditures (excluding leased equipment) for fixtures and leasehold improvements to open new stores, implement information technology systems, install and implement materials handling equipment and related distribution center systems, and various other expenditures related to stores, buying and corporate offices.  For the nine-month period ended October 28, 2006, this amount included the purchase of distribution center assets under a lease of $87.3 million.  We opened 65 and 86 new stores during the nine months ended October 28, 2006 and October 29, 2005, respectively.  In addition, for the nine months ended October 28, 2006 and October 29, 2005, we made net purchases of $11.7 million and received net proceeds from sales of investments of $67.4 million, respectively.

We are forecasting approximately $235.0 million in capital expenditures for 2006 to fund fixtures and leasehold improvements to open both new Ross and dd’s DISCOUNTS stores, to fund the relocation, or upgrade of existing stores, and to fund investments in store and merchandising systems, distribution center land, buildings, equipment and systems, and various buying and corporate office expenditures.  The forecast for full year 2006 capital expenditures was reduced by $30.0 million from previous estimates due to timing changes for certain distribution center related projects.  This $235.0 million forecast includes $87.3 million related to our purchase in May 2006 of the leased real estate and other assets at our Fort Mill, South Carolina distribution center.  We expect to fund remaining 2006 capital expenditures out of cash flows from operations.

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This excerpt taken from the ROST 10-Q filed Sep 6, 2006.

Investing Activities

During the six-month periods ended July 29, 2006 and July 30, 2005, we spent approximately $146.1 million and $96.2 million, respectively, for capital expenditures (excluding leased equipment) for fixtures and leasehold improvements to open new stores, implement information technology systems, install and implement materials handling equipment and related distribution center systems, and various other expenditures related to existing stores, buying offices and corporate offices.  For the period ended July 29, 2006, such amounts included the purchase of assets under a lease of $87.3 million.  We opened 37 and 46 new stores during the six months ended July 29, 2006 and July 30, 2005, respectively.  In addition, we received net proceeds from sales of investments of $3.2 million and $41.6 million during the six months ended July 29, 2006 and July 30, 2005, respectively.

We are forecasting approximately $265.0 million in capital expenditures for 2006 to fund fixtures and leasehold improvements to open both new Ross and dd’s DISCOUNTS stores, to fund the relocation, or fixture and cosmetic upgrades of existing stores, and to fund investments in store and merchandising systems, distribution center land, buildings, equipment and systems, and various central office expenditures.  This $265.0 million forecast includes $87.3 million related to our purchase in May 2006 of the leased assets at our Fort Mill, South Carolina distribution center.  We expect to fund remaining 2006 capital expenditures out of cash flows from operations, and existing bank credit facilities and potential new debt placement.

This excerpt taken from the ROST 10-Q filed Jun 7, 2006.

Investing Activities

During the three-month periods ended April 29, 2006 and April 30, 2005, we spent approximately $18.0 million and $16.0 million, respectively, for capital expenditures (excluding leased equipment) for fixtures and leasehold improvements to open new stores, implement information technology systems, install and implement materials handling equipment and related distribution center systems, and various other expenditures related to existing stores, buying offices and corporate offices.  We opened 12 and 24 new stores during the three months ended April 29, 2006 and April 30, 2005, respectively.  In addition, we made net investments of $33.4 million and $17.0 million during the three months ended April 29, 2006 and April 30, 2005, respectively.

We are forecasting approximately $265.0 million in capital expenditures for 2006 to fund fixtures and leasehold improvements to open both new Ross and dd’s DISCOUNTS stores.  In addition, these capital expenditures are expected to fund the relocation, or remodel of existing stores, and investments in store and merchandising systems, distribution center land, buildings, equipment and systems, and various central office expenditures.  This $265.0 million forecast included $87.3 million related to our purchase in May 2006 of the leased assets at our Fort Mill, South Carolina distribution center.  We funded this purchase of $87.3 million and expect to fund the other 2006 capital expenditures out of cash flows from operations, and existing and potential new bank and credit facilities.

This excerpt taken from the ROST 10-K filed Apr 12, 2006.

Investing Activities

In 2005, 2004 and 2003, we spent approximately $175.9 million, $149.5 million and $152.7 million, respectively, for capital expenditures (excluding leased equipment) for fixtures and leasehold improvements to open new stores, implement management information technology systems, install and implement materials handling equipment and related distribution center systems, and various other expenditures related to existing stores, buying offices, corporate offices and the purchase of a warehouse in Moreno Valley, California.  We opened 86, 84 and 66 new stores and relocated, remodeled or expanded 2, 3 and 1 stores in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.  In addition, during 2005 we received proceeds from sales of investments of $43.5 million.  During 2004 we received approximately $17.4 million in net proceeds from the sale of the Newark Facility and invested $67.4 million in short-term investments.

We are forecasting approximately $265 million in capital expenditures for 2006 to fund fixtures and leasehold improvements to open both new Ross and dd’s DISCOUNTS stores.  In addition, these capital expenditures are expected to fund the relocation, or remodel of existing stores, and investments in store and merchandising systems, distribution center land, buildings, equipment and systems, and various central office expenditures.  This capital expenditure forecast assumes we will exercise our right to purchase the leased assets at our Fort Mill, South Carolina distribution center.  We expect to fund these expenditures out of cash flows from operations, and existing and potential new bank and credit facilities.

Our cash flows used for capital expenditures over the last three years are set forth in the table below:

($ millions)

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 


 


 


 


 

New stores

 

$

63.3

 

$

58.7

 

$

51.1

 

Store renovations and improvements

 

 

31.9

 

 

25.5

 

 

15.1

 

Information systems

 

 

19.8

 

 

37.0

 

 

34.7

 

Distribution centers, corporate office and other

 

 

60.9

 

 

28.3

 

 

51.8

 

 

 



 



 



 

Total capital expenditures

 

$

175.9

 

$

149.5

 

$

152.7

 

 

 



 



 



 

This excerpt taken from the ROST 10-Q filed Dec 7, 2005.

Investing Activities

During the nine-month periods ended October 29, 2005 and October 30, 2004, the Company spent approximately $139 million and $112 million, respectively, for capital expenditures (excluding leased equipment) for fixtures and leasehold improvements to open new stores, implement management information technology systems, install and implement materials handling equipment and related distribution center systems, and various other expenditures related to existing stores, buying offices, corporate offices and the purchase of a warehouse in Moreno Valley, California.  The Company opened 86 and 83 net new stores during the nine months ended October 29, 2005 and October 30, 2004, respectively.  In addition, the Company sold $67 million, net, in auction-rate securities classified as short-term investments during the nine months ended October 29, 2005.  Lastly, during the nine-month period ended October 30, 2004, the Company received approximately $17 million in proceeds from the sale of the Newark Facility.

The Company is forecasting approximately $180 million in capital expenditures for fiscal 2005 to fund fixtures and leasehold improvements to open both new Ross stores and dd’s DISCOUNTS® stores.  In addition, these capital expenditures are expected to cover the relocation, or remodel of existing stores, and investments in store and merchandising systems, distribution center land, buildings, equipment and systems, and various central office expenditures.  The Company expects to fund these expenditures out of cash flows from operations, and existing bank and credit facilities.

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This excerpt taken from the ROST 10-Q filed Sep 8, 2005.

Investing Activities

During the six-month periods ended July 30, 2005 and July 31, 2004, the Company spent approximately $96.2 million and $60.1 million, respectively, for capital expenditures (excluding leased equipment) for fixtures and leasehold improvements to open new stores, implement management information systems, install and implement materials handling equipment and related distribution center systems, and various other expenditures related to existing stores, buying offices, corporate offices and the purchase of a warehouse in Moreno Valley, California (“Moreno Valley warehouse”).  The Company opened 46 and 48 net new stores during the six months ended July 30, 2005 and July 31, 2004, respectively.  In addition, the Company sold $41.6 million and purchased $44.0 million, net, in short-term investments during the six months ended July 30, 2005 and July 31, 2004, respectively.

The Company is forecasting approximately $185 million in capital expenditures for fiscal 2005 to fund fixtures and leasehold improvements to open both new Ross stores and dd’s DISCOUNTS® stores.  In addition, these capital expenditures are expected to cover the relocation, or remodel of existing stores, and investments in store and merchandising systems, distribution center land, buildings, equipment and systems, and various central office expenditures.  The Company expects to fund these expenditures out of cash flows from operations, and existing bank and credit facilities.

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This excerpt taken from the ROST 10-Q filed Jun 9, 2005.

Investing Activities

During the three-month periods ended April 30, 2005 and May 1, 2004, the Company spent approximately $16.0 million and $25.5 million, respectively, for capital expenditures (excluding leased equipment) for fixtures and leasehold improvements to open new stores, implement management information systems, install and implement materials handling equipment and related distribution center systems, and various other expenditures related to existing stores, buying and corporate offices.  The Company opened 24 and 31 new stores during the three months ended April 30, 2005 and May 1, 2004, respectively.  In addition, the Company invested $17.0 million, net, in short-term investments during the three months ended April 30, 2005.

The Company is forecasting approximately $185 million in capital expenditures for fiscal 2005 to fund fixtures and leasehold improvements to open both new Ross stores and dd’s DISCOUNTSSM stores.  In addition, these capital expenditures are expected to cover the relocation, or remodel of existing stores, and investments in store and merchandising systems, distribution center land, buildings, equipment and systems, and various central office expenditures.  The Company expects to fund these expenditures out of cash flows from operations, and existing bank and credit facilities.

This excerpt taken from the ROST 10-K filed Apr 14, 2005.

Investing Activities

In 2004, 2003 and 2002, the Company spent approximately $149.5 million, $152.7 million and $138.9 million, respectively, for capital expenditures (excluding leased equipment) for fixtures and leasehold improvements to open new stores, implement management information systems, implement materials handling equipment and related distribution center systems and various other expenditures related to existing stores, buying and corporate offices.  The Company opened 84, 66 and 60 new stores and relocated, remodeled or expanded 3, 1 and 1 stores in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.  In addition, during the year ended January 29, 2005, the Company received approximately $17 million in net proceeds from the sale of the Newark Facility and invested $67.4 million in short-term investments.

The Company is forecasting approximately $185 million in capital expenditures for fiscal 2005 to fund fixtures and leasehold improvements to open both new Ross stores and dd’s DISCOUNTSSM stores.  In addition, these capital expenditures are expected to cover the relocation, or remodel of existing stores, and investments in store and merchandising systems, distribution center equipment and systems, and various central office expenditures.  The Company expects to fund these expenditures out of cash flows from operations, and bank and credit facilities.

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The Company’s cash flows for investing activities include capital expenditures for the last three years as set forth in the table below:

($ millions)

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 


 


 


 


 

New stores

 

$

58.7

 

$

51.1

 

$

43.4

 

Store renovations and improvements

 

 

25.5

 

 

15.1

 

 

43.3

 

Information systems

 

 

37.0

 

 

34.7

 

 

28.9

 

Distribution centers, corporate office and other

 

 

28.3

 

 

51.8

 

 

23.3

 

 

 



 



 



 

Total capital expenditures

 

$

149.5

 

$

152.7

 

$

138.9

 

 

 



 



 



 

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