Fred’s Sets Fourth Quarter 2018 Conference Call for Monday, May 6, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. ET

Fred's, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRED) will hold a conference call on Monday, May 6, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 2, 2019. The company will report its financial results in a press release prior to the call.

Date: Monday, May 6, 2019Time: 8:00 a.m. Eastern TimeToll-free dial-in number: 1-877-407-4018International dial-in number: 1-201-689-8471

Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact Jen Ehlers at 1-817-369-5772.

The conference call will be broadcast live and available for replay at the following web address http://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=134536 and via the investor relations section of the Company’s website at investors.fredsinc.com.

A replay of the conference call will also be available by phone after 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on May 6, 2019 through May 20, 2019.

Toll-free replay number: 1-844-512-2921International replay number: 1-412-317-6671Replay ID: 13690755

About Fred’s Inc.

Since 1947, Fred’s, Inc. has been an integral part of the communities it serves throughout the southeastern United States. Today, Fred’s operates approximately 360 discount value stores and its mission is to make it easy AND exciting to save money.  Its unique format offers customers a full range of value-priced everyday items, along with terrific deals on closeout merchandise throughout the store.  For more information about the Company, visit Fred’s website at www.fredsinc.com.

Contact

Jen Ehlers, Fred’s, [e-mail]