MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct 1, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AutoZone, Inc.
(NYSE: AZO), today announced that it has filed a shelf registration with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. This filing will allow AutoZone, Inc. to
sell as much as $500 million in debt securities to fund general corporate
purposes, including repaying, redeeming or repurchasing existing debt, and or
working capital, capital expenditures, new store openings, stock repurchases,
and acquisitions.
As of August 31, 2002, AutoZone sells auto and light truck parts, chemicals and
accessories through 3,068 AutoZone stores in 44 states plus the District of
Columbia, 39 AutoZone stores in Mexico and online at AutoZone.com. AutoZone also
sells automotive diagnostic and repair software through ALLDATA, and
alldatadiy.com.
Contact Information:
Media: Ray Pohlman at 901 495-7962, ray.pohlman@autozone.com
Financial: Jay Cook at 901 495-7005, jay.cook@autozone.com