Ross Stores (ROST)

PROXY SOLICITATION FEES

The cost of distribution of materials and any solicitation of proxies will be borne by the Company. We have retained Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. to assist in the distribution of materials and to provide incremental support in soliciting proxies.

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PROXY SOLICITATION FEES

The cost of distribution of materials and solicitation of proxies will be borne by the Company. We have retained D. F. King & Co., Inc. to assist in the distribution of materials and in soliciting proxies by mail, telephone and personal interview for a fee of approximately $7,000 plus expenses. Management may use the services of its directors, officers, employees and others to solicit proxies, personally or by telephone. Arrangements may also be made with brokerage houses and other custodians, nominees and fiduciaries to forward solicitation material to the beneficial owners of the stock held of record by such persons, and we may reimburse them for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in so doing.

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PROXY SOLICITATION FEES

The cost of distribution of materials and solicitation of proxies will be borne by the Company. We have retained D. F. King & Co., Inc. to assist in the distribution of materials and in soliciting proxies by mail, telephone and personal interview for a fee of approximately $6,500 plus expenses. Management may use the services of its directors, officers, employees and others to solicit proxies, personally or by telephone. Arrangements may also be made with brokerage houses and other custodians, nominees and fiduciaries to forward solicitation material to the beneficial owners of the stock held of record by such persons, and we may reimburse them for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in so doing.