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): September 23, 2020
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
(757 ) 321-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On September 23, 2020, Dollar Tree, Inc. (the “Company”) was authorized to resume the Company’s share repurchase program, which was temporarily suspended in March 2020 in response to the uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company currently has $800.0 million remaining under the Board’s repurchase authorization. The shares will be purchased from time to time at prevailing market prices, through open market or privately negotiated transactions, depending upon market conditions.
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.
DOLLAR TREE, INC. | ||
Date: September 23, 2020 | By: | /s/ Kevin S. Wampler |
Kevin S. Wampler | ||
Chief Financial Officer | ||