SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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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 9, 2016
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PriceSmart, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Delaware |
000-22793 |
33-0628530 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
9740 Scranton Road, San Diego, CA 92121
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (858) 404-8800
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On September 9, 2016, PriceSmart, Inc. issued a press release regarding its sales for the month of August, the fourth quarter earnings release dates and the opening of a new club. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1. Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such exhibit and the information set forth therein and herein shall be deemed “furnished” and not “filed” for purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability under that section.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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The following exhibit is furnished herewith: |
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release of PriceSmart, Inc. dated September 9, 2016. |
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.
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Date: September 9, 2016 |
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/S/ JOHN M. HEFFNER |
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John M. Heffner |
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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(Principal Financial Officer and |
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Principal Accounting Officer) |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release of PriceSmart, Inc. dated September 9, 2016. |