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Delivering Value to Our Stakeholders.
O C       . We focus on running stores that are fun, friendly and
filled with quality merchandise at great values to help customers stretch their monthly household budgets.
O A          . We are committed to a culture in which
every job is important and each person is treated with respect, where every associate’s contributions are valued, employment
opportunities expand and where professional development is encouraged. Our consistent growth has created thousands of
jobs and opportunity across North America. We are committed to finding, developing, and retaining great people.
O C    D T   . Each new store represents an investment in
a community. Our stores are clean and attractive. ey average $1.6 million in annual sales, and help drive customer traffic
to new and existing shopping centers with nearly 200,000 customer visits each year. We generate millions of dollars in
sales tax revenue across the country each year. Dollar Tree is committed to good Corporate citizenship and environmental
stewardship. Details of our progress can be found in our 2013 Sustainability Report, posted at www.dollartreeinfo.com.
D T        - S and we take our responsibility
very seriously to be above reproach when making operational and financial decisions. In addition to our growth in sales
and earnings, we have invested $3.7 billion for share repurchase since 2004, including more than $1.1 billion in 2013. ese
investments demonstrate our commitment to build real value for long-term shareholders and our confidence in the future.
34.8%
41.1% 42.1%
27.5%
23.9%
‘09 ‘10 ‘12‘11 ‘13
Return on Shareholders’ Equity
‘09 ‘10 ‘12‘11 ‘13
72.8
81.9
87.4
63.9
54.5
Number of Associates
at year-end
(in Thousands)
$1.6
$2.2
$2.6
$3.7
$1.2
‘09 ‘10 ‘12‘11 ‘13
Cumulative
Share Repurchase
($ in Billions)
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