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[email protected] | 612.492.8810 Dollar Tree, Inc. Consumer- Retail Au gust 12, 2009 Company Description: Dollar Tree is the leading participant in the Extreme Value Retailing sector, one of the strongest sectors in the US retailing. DLTR operates over 3700 stores in 48 states, and is growing its units by 6% annually while delivering double-digit earnings growth. DLTR is based in Chesapeake, Virginia. Initiating Coverage (DLTR - $46.03) Strong Buy Key Points Financial Summary We are initiating research coverage of Dollar Tree with a Strong Buy rating and a $62 price target. Dollar Tree (DLTR) is the leading participant in the Extreme Value Retailing category. DLTR delivers strong unit growth, generally healthy same-store sales Rev(mil) 2008A 2009E 2010E results, compelling margins, and exceptional EPS growth and return on investment. Apr $1,051 $1,201A $1,281E In almost every one of these metrics, it outperforms almost all peers, both direct in Jul $1,093 $1,220A $1,320E the EVR category and in other major retailing sectors. Oct $1,114 $1,206E $1,311E Jan $1,387 $1,522E $1,662E DLTR operates one of the most profitable store concepts in retail. Its Dollar FY $4,645 $5,140E $5,573E Tree stores generate sales in excess of $1.3 million, contribution margins near P/Sales 0.90x 0.81x .83x $140,000, and earn about 100% annually on store-level investment. This generates substantial cash flows that easily fund operations while providing excess cash flows for other purposes.