During the Annual Meeting, shareholders approved the re-election of three Board members, Mr. John Cato, Mr. William H. Grigg, and Mr. James H. Shaw. Shareholders also ratified the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2006.
The Cato Corporation is a leading specialty retailer of value-priced women's fashion apparel operating two divisions, "Cato" and "It's Fashion!".
The Company offers exclusive merchandise with fashion and quality comparable to mall specialty stores at low prices, everyday. As of April 29, 2006, the Company operated 1,252 stores in 31 states, compared to 1,188 stores in 31 states as of April 30, 2005.