AutoZone Expects Solid Third Quarter Growth.(Brief Article)

AutoZone, Inc. said that quarter-to-date same store sales growth was in the 7 percent -8 percent range. AutoZone's

first fiscal quarter ends on November 17, 2001. AutoZone has also continued to experience strong positive cash

flow, resulting in a reduction in debt outstanding compared to the same period a year ago, the company said. With

these initial results, AutoZone said it is very comfortable that it will exceed the current Thomson/First Call

consensus estimate of $0.57 for its first quarter.

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