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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Like many California retailers, we have been named in class action lawsuits alleging violation of wage and hour and other
employment laws. Class action litigation remains pending as of January 31, 2015.
We are also party to various other legal and regulatory proceedings arising in the normal course of business. Actions filed
against us include commercial, product and product safety, customer, intellectual property, and labor and employment-related
claims, including lawsuits in which private plaintiffs or governmental agencies allege that we violated federal, state, and / or local
laws. Actions against us are in various procedural stages. Many of these proceedings raise factual and legal issues and are
subject to uncertainties.
We believe that the resolution of our pending class action litigation and other currently pending legal and regulatory proceedings
will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
Executive Officers of the Registrant
The following sets forth the names and ages of our executive officers, indicating each person’s principal occupation or
employment during at least the past five years. The term of office is at the discretion of our Board of Directors.
Name Age Position
Michael Balmuth 64 Executive Chairman of the Board
Barbara Rentler 57 Chief Executive Officer
James S. Fassio 60 President and Chief Development Officer
Michael O’Sullivan 51 President and Chief Operating Officer
Lisa Panattoni 52 President, Merchandising, Ross Dress for Less
Bernie Brautigan 50 Group Executive Vice President, Merchandising, Ross Dress for Less
John G. Call 56 Executive Vice President, Finance and Legal, and Corporate Secretary
Michael J. Hartshorn 47 Group Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer
Mr. Balmuth has served as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors since June 2014. From 1996 to May 2014, he was Vice
Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer. He also served as President from 2005 to 2009. Previously, Mr.
Balmuth was Executive Vice President, Merchandising from 1993 to 1996 and Senior Vice President and General Merchandise
Manager from 1989 to 1993. Before joining Ross, he was Senior Vice President and General Merchandising Manager at Bon
Marché in Seattle from 1988 to 1989 and Executive Vice President and General Merchandising Manager for Karen Austin Petites
from 1986 to 1988.
Ms. Rentler has served as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors since June 2014. From 2009 to May
2014, she was President and Chief Merchandising Officer, Ross Dress for Less and Executive Vice President, Merchandising,
from 2006 to 2009. She also served at dd’s DISCOUNTS as Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer from
2005 to 2006 and Senior Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer from 2004 to 2005. Prior to that, she held various
merchandising positions since joining the Company in 1986.
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