Ross Stores (ROST)

Note I: Related Party Transactions

The Company has an agreement with its Chairman of the Board of Directors under which the Company pays an annual consulting fee of $1.1 million in monthly installments through January 2012. In addition, the agreement provides for administrative support and health and other benefits for the individual and his dependents which totaled approximately $0.2 million in fiscal 2008, 2007, and 2006, along with amounts to cover premiums through January 2012 on a life insurance policy with a death benefit of $2 million.

Note I: Related Party
Transactions

The Company has an agreement with
its Chairman of the Board of Directors under which the Company pays an annual
consulting fee of $1.1 million in monthly installments through January 2012. In
addition, the agreement provides for administrative support and health and other
benefits for the individual and his dependents which totaled approximately $0.2
million in fiscal 2008, 2007, and 2006, along with amounts to cover premiums
through January 2012 on a life insurance policy with a death benefit of $2
million.

Note I: Related Party Transactions

The Company has an agreement with its Chairman of the Board of Directors under which the Company pays an annual consulting fee of $1.1 million in monthly installments through January 2009 and provides for administrative support and health and other benefits for the individual and his dependents which totaled approximately $0.2 million in fiscal 2007. Subsequent to year-end, the term of this agreement was extended through January 2012.

The Company also has an agreement with its Chairman Emeritus under which it pays an annual consulting fee of $0.1 million through March 2008 and provides for administrative support and health benefits for the individual and his spouse which totaled approximately $0.1 million in fiscal 2007. Subsequent to year-end, the Company agreed to release its interest in a split dollar life insurance policy to its Chairman Emeritus, including the policy’s residual value of approximately $0.3 million.

Note I: Related Party
Transactions

The Company has an agreement with
its Chairman of the Board of Directors under which the Company pays an annual
consulting fee of $1.1 million in monthly installments through January 2009 and
provides for administrative support and health and other benefits for the
individual and his dependents which totaled approximately $0.2 million in fiscal
2007. Subsequent to year-end, the term of this agreement was extended through
January 2012.

The Company also has an agreement
with its Chairman Emeritus under which it pays an annual consulting fee of $0.1
million through March 2008 and provides for administrative support and health
benefits for the individual and his spouse which totaled approximately $0.1
million in fiscal 2007. Subsequent to year-end, the Company agreed to release
its interest in a split dollar life insurance policy to its Chairman
Emeritus, including the policy’s residual value of approximately $0.3 million.

Note I: Related Party Transactions

The Company maintains consulting and benefits agreements with its Chairman of the Board of Directors under which the Company currently pays annual consulting fee of $1.1 million in monthly installments through January 2009. In addition, these agreements also provide for administrative support and health and other benefits for the individual and his dependents which totaled approximately $0.2 million in fiscal 2006.

The Company also maintains a consulting agreement with its Chairman Emeritus under which it pays an annual consulting fee of $0.1 million through March 2008 and provides administrative support and health benefits for the individual and his spouse which totaled approximately $0.1 million in fiscal 2006.

The Chairman Emeritus is also the Chairman Emeritus of The Gymboree Corporation, to which the Company paid $0.0 million, $0.1 million and $1.6 million for children’s apparel purchases at fair market value in fiscal 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

Note H:  Related Party Transactions

In 2000 the Company made an interest-free relocation loan of $2.5 million to an executive officer, secured by a deed of trust on his principal residence.  In February 2005, the executive officer resigned from the Company.  All outstanding principal under the loan was repaid in June 2005.

The Company maintains consulting and benefits agreements with its Chairman of the Board under which the Company currently pays an annual consulting fee of $1.1 million in monthly installments through January 2009.  These agreements also provide for administrative support and health and other benefits for the individual and his dependents.

The Company also maintains a consulting agreement with its Chairman Emeritus under which it pays an annual consulting fee of $100,000 through March 2008 and provides administrative support and health benefits for the individual and his spouse. 

The Chairman Emeritus is also the Chairman Emeritus of The Gymboree Corporation, to which the Company paid $0.1 million, $1.6 million and $4.0 million for children’s apparel purchases at fair market value in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively. 

Note H:  Related Party Transactions

In 2000 the Company made an interest-free relocation loan of $2.5 million to an executive officer, secured by a deed of trust on his principal residence.  In February 2005, the executive officer resigned from the Company.  All outstanding principal under the loan, which is included in accounts receivable in the consolidated balance sheets, is due and payable 120 days following termination of employment with the Company.  In the first quarter of fiscal 2005, the Company accrued approximately $2.3 million in expenses related to severance obligations in accordance with his employment agreement.

The Company maintains consulting and benefits agreements with its Chairman of the Board under which the Company pays an annual consulting fee of $1.1 million in monthly installments and provides administrative support and health and other benefits for the individual and his dependents.

The Company also maintains a consulting agreement with its Chairman Emeritus under which it pays an annual consulting fee of $100,000 and provides administrative support and health benefits for the individual and his spouse. 

The Chairman Emeritus is also the Chairman Emeritus of The Gymboree Corporation, to which the Company paid $1.6 million, $4.0 million and $2.2 million for children’s apparel purchases at fair market value in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.