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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K

(Mark One)
[x] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended February 3, 2001
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from __________ to __________.
Commission file number 1-6140

DILLARD'S, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE                          71-0388071


(State or other jurisdiction (IRS Employer
of incorporation or organization) Identification Number)

1600 CANTRELL ROAD, LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201
(Address of principal executive office)
(Zip Code)

(501) 376-5200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each Class Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock New York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
Indicate by checkmark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past
90 days. Yes x No_
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Indicate by checkmark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained
herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of the Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [ X ]
State the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant as of March 30,
2001: $1,727,896,548.
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Registrant's classes of common stock as of March 30, 2001:
CLASS A COMMON STOCK, $.01 par value 81,011,900
CLASS B COMMON STOCK, $.01 par value 4,010,929
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the Annual Stockholders Report for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2001 (the "Report") are
incorporated by reference into Parts I and II.
Portions of the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held May 19, 2001 (the "Proxy
Statement") are incorporated by reference into part III.
The Company cautions that any forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995) contained in this report or made by management of the Company involve risks and
uncertainties and are subject to change based on various important factors. The following factors, among others,
could affect the Company's financial performance and could cause actual results for 2001 and beyond to differ
materially from those expressed or implied in any such forward-looking statements: economic and weather conditions
in the regions in which the Company's stores are located and their effect on the buying patterns of the Company's
customers, changes in consumer spending patterns and debt levels, trends in personal bankruptcies and the impact
of competitive market forces.
ITEM 1. BUSINESS.
General
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Dillard's, Inc. (the "Company" or "Registrant") is an outgrowth of a department store originally founded
in 1938 by William Dillard. The Company was incorporated in Delaware in 1964. The Company operates
retail department stores located primarily in the southwest, southeast and midwest.
The department store business is highly competitive. The Company has several competitors at the national
and regional levels as well as numerous competitors at the local level. Many factors enter into
competition for the consumer's patronage, including price, quality, style, service, product mix,
convenience and credit availability. The Company's earnings depend to a significant extent on the
results of operations for the last quarter of its fiscal year. Due to holiday buying patterns, sales for
that period average approximately one-third of annual sales.
For additional information with respect to the Registrant's business, reference is made to information
contained on page 12 of the Report under the headings "Net Sales", "Net Income", "Total Assets" and
"Number of Employees-Average", which information is incorporated herein by reference.
Executive Officers of the Registrant
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The following table lists the names and ages of all Executive Officers of the registrant, the nature of
any family relationship between them, and all positions and offices with the Registrant presently held by
each person named. All of the Executive Officers listed below have been in managerial positions with the
registrant for more than five years, except for Robin Sanderford, Paul J. Schroeder, Jr. and Charles
Unfried.
Mr. Sanderford has been employed by the Registrant as Vice President since August 1998. Prior to August
1998 he was employed as President of the Southeast Division of Mercantile Stores Company, Inc.
("Mercantile") (1995-1998) and as Vice President and Director of Real Estate and Long Range Planning for
Mercantile (1993-1995). Mr. Schroeder has been employed by the Registrant as Vice President since January
1998. Prior to 1998 he was a partner with the St. Louis based, international law firm of Bryan Cave,
LLP, specializing in labor and employment law. Mr. Unfried has been employed by the Registrant since
August 1998. Prior to August 1998 he was President of Mercantile Credit Services and Mercantile Stores
National Bank, both subsidiaries of Mercantile.
The following is a listing of executive officers of the Company, their age, position and office, and
family relationship, if any.
Name Age Position & Office Family Relationship
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William Dillard, II 56 Director; Chief Executive Officer Son of William Dillard
Alex Dillard 51 Director; President Son of William Dillard
Mike Dillard 49 Director; Executive Vice President Son of William Dillard
H. Gene Baker 62 Vice President None
Joseph P. Brennan 56 Vice President None
G. Kent Burnett 56 Vice President None
Drue Corbusier 54 Director; Executive Vice President Daughter of William Dillard
David M. Doub 54 Vice President None
James I. Freeman 51 Director; Senior Vice President; Chief None
Financial Officer
Randal L. Hankins 50 Vice President None
Gaston Lemoine 57 Vice President None
Robin Sanderford 54 Vice President None
Paul J. Schroeder 52 Vice President None
Burt Squires 51 Vice President None
Charles Unfried 54 Vice President None
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.
All of the Registrant's stores are owned or leased from a wholly owned subsidiary or from third parties.
The Registrant's third-party store leases typically provide for rental payments based on a percentage of
net sales with a guaranteed minimum annual rent, while lease terms between the Registrant and its
wholly-owned subsidiary vary. In general, the Company pays the cost of insurance, maintenance and any
increase in real estate taxes related to the leases. At February 3, 2001 there were 337 stores in
operation with gross square footage approximating 56.5 million feet. The Company owns or leases, from a
wholly owned subsidiary, a total of 250 stores with 41.6 million square feet. The Company leased 87
stores from third parties, which totaled 14.9 million square feet. Additional information is contained
in Notes 2, 12 and 13, "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements," on pages 24, 25, and 29 of the
Report, which information is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
The Company does not have any material legal proceedings pending.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
None
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
With respect to the market for the Company's common stock, market prices, and dividends, reference is
made to information contained on page 33 of the Report, which information is incorporated herein by
reference. As of March 30, 2001, there were 5,127 record holders of the Company's Class A Common Stock
and 8 record holders of the Company's Class B Common Stock.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.
Reference is made to information under the heading "Table of Selected Financial Data" on page 12 of the
Report, which information is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
Reference is made to information under the heading "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations" on pages 13 through 16 of the Report, which information is
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
Reference is made to information under the heading "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market
Risk" on page 16 of the Report which information is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
Reference is made to the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included on pages 18 through
31 of the Report, which are incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
None.

PART III


ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISRTANT.
A. Directors of the Registrant
Information regarding directors of the Registrant is incorporated herein by reference to the
information on pages 5 through 7 under the heading "Nominees for Election as Directors" and pages 12
and 13 under the heading "Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" in the Proxy
Statement.
B. Executive Officers of the Registrant
Information regarding executive officers of the Registrant is incorporated herein by reference to
Item 1 of this report under the heading "Executive Officers of the Registrant". Reference
additionally is made to the information under the heading "Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership
Reporting Compliance" on pages 12 and 13 in the Proxy Statement, which information is incorporated
herein by reference.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Information regarding executive compensation and compensation of directors is incorporated herein by
reference to the information beginning on page 8 under the heading "Compensation of Directors and
Executive Officers" and concluding on page 10 under the heading "Compensation of Directors" in the Proxy
Statement.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.
Information regarding security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management is incorporated
herein by reference to the information on page 4 under the heading "Principal Holders of Voting
Securities" and page 5 under the heading "Nominees for Election as Directors" and continuing through
footnote 13 on page 7 in the Proxy Statement.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Information regarding certain relationships and related transactions is incorporated herein by reference
to the information on page 12 under the heading "Certain Relationships and Transactions" in the Proxy
Statement.

PART IV



ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
(a)(1) Financial Statements
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The following consolidated financial statements of the Registrant and its consolidated subsidiaries
included in the Report are incorporated herein by reference in Item 8 of this report.
Independent Auditors' Report
Consolidated Balance Sheets - February 3, 2001 and January 29, 2000.
Consolidated Statements of Operations - Fiscal years ended February 3, 2001, January 29, 2000 and January
30, 1999.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - Fiscal years ended February 3, 2001, January 29, 2000
and January 30, 1999.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Fiscal years ended February 3, 2001, January 29, 2000 and January
30, 1999.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Fiscal years ended February 3, 2001, January 29, 2000 and
January 30, 1999.
(a)(2) Financial Statement Schedules
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The following consolidated financial statement schedule of the Registrant and its consolidated
subsidiaries is filed pursuant to Item 14(d) (this schedule appears immediately following the signature
page):
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
All other schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulation of the Securities
and Exchange Commission are not required under the related instructions or are inapplicable, and
therefore have been omitted.
(a)(3) Exhibits and Management Compensatory Plans
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Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed pursuant to Item 14(c):
Number Description
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*3(a) Restated Certificate of Incorporation(Exhibit 3 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended August 1, 1992 in
1-6140).
*3(b) By-Laws as currently in effect (Exhibit 3(b) to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 1993
in 1-6140).
*4(a) Indenture between the Registrant and Chemical Bank, Trustee, dated as of October 1, 1985 (Exhibit (4)
in 2-85556).
*4(b) Indenture between the Registrant and Chemical Bank, Trustee, dated as of October 1, 1986 (Exhibit (4)
in 33-8859).
*4(c) Indenture between Registrant and Chemical bank, dated as of April 15, 1987 (Exhibit 4.3 in 33-13534).
*4(d) Indenture between Registrant and Chemical bank, Trustee, dated as of May 15, 1988, as supplemented
(Exhibit 4 in 33-21671, Exhibit 4.2 in 33-25114 and Exhibit 4(c) to Current Report on Form 8-K dated
September 26, 1990 in 1-6140).
*4(e) Indenture between Dillard Investment Co., Inc. and Chemical Bank, Trustee, dated as of April 15, 1987,
as supplemented (Exhibit 4.1 in 33-13535 and Exhibit 4.2 in 33-25113).
*10(a) Retirement Contract of William Dillard dated March 8, 1997 (Exhibit 10(a) to Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended February 1, 1997 in 1-6140).
*10(b) 1998 Incentive and Nonqualified Stock Option Plan (Exhibit 10 (b) to Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended January 30, 1999 in 1-6140).
*10(c) Corporate Officers Non-Qualified Pension Plan (Exhibit 10(c) to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
January 29, 1994 in 1-6140).
*10(d) Senior Management Cash Bonus Plan (Exhibit 10(d) to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 28,
1995 in 1-6140).
10(e) 2000 Incentive and Nonqualified Stock Option Plan.
12 Statement re: Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
13 Incorporated portions of the Annual Stockholders Report for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2001.
18 Letter re: Change in Accounting Principles
21 Subsidiaries of Registrant
23 Consent of Independent Auditors
*Incorporated by reference as indicated.

Management Compensatory Plans

to Item 14 (c):
Retirement Contract of William Dillard dated March 8, 1997.
1998 Incentive and Nonqualified Stock Option Plan.
Corporate Officers Non-Qualified Pension Plan.
Senior Management Cash Bonus Plan.
2000 Incentive and NonQualified Stock Option Plan
(b) Reports on Form 8-K filed during the fourth quarter:
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None
(c ) Exhibits
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See the response to Item 14(a) (3).
(c) Financial Statement schedules:
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See the response to Item 14(a)(2).
SIGNATURES
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Pursuant
to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Dillard's, Inc.
Registrant
Date: May 4, 2001 James I. Freeman
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James I. Freeman, Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been
signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the
capacity and on the date indicated.
William Dillard Drue Corbusier
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William Dillard Drue Corbusier
Chairman Executive Vice President and Director
Calvin N. Clyde, Jr. Robert C. Connor
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Calvin N. Clyde, Jr. Robert C. Connor
Director Director
Will D. Davis Alex Dillard
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Will D. Davis Alex Dillard
Director President and Director
Mike Dillard William Dillard II
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Mike Dillard William Dillard II
Executive Vice President Chief Executive Officer and Director
and Director (Principal Executive Officer)
James I. Freeman William H. Sutton
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James I. Freeman William H. Sutton
Senior Vice President and Chief Director
Financial Officer and Director
John Paul Hammerschmidt John H. Johnson
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John Paul Hammerschmidt John H. Johnson
Director Director
Date: May 4, 2001

Independent Auditors’ Report

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Dillard's, Inc.
Little Rock, Arkansas
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Dillard's, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of
February 3, 2001 and January 29, 2000, and for each of the three years in the period ended February 3, 2001, and
have issued our report thereon dated March 7, 2001; which consolidated financial statements and report are
included in your 2000 Annual Report to Stockholders and are incorporated herein by reference. Our audits also
included the consolidated financial statement schedule of Dillard's, Inc. and subsidiaries, listed in item 14.
This consolidated financial statement schedule is the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion based on our audits. In our opinion, such consolidated financial
statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole,
presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
New York, New York
March 21, 2001

SCHEDULE II - - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

DILLARD’S, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)

Column A Column B Column C Column D Column E Column F
Additions
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Balance at Charged to Charged to Balance at
Beginning of Costs and Other End of
Description Period Expenses Accounts (1) Deductions (2) Period
- ---------------------------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- ----------------- -------------
Allowance for losses on accounts receivable:
Year Ended February 3, 2001 $32,533 $83,277 $ - $83,570 $32,240
Year Ended January 29, 2000 37,487 88,154 - 93,108 32,533
Year Ended January 30, 1999 27,809 62,766 17,854 70,942 37,487
(1) Represents the allowance for losses on accounts acquired.
(2) Accounts written off and charged to allowance for losses on accounts receivable (net of recoveries).

Exhibit Index

Number Description
*3(a) Restated Certificate of Incorporation(Exhibit 3 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended August 1, 1992 in
1-6140).
*3(b) By-Laws as currently in effect (Exhibit 3(b) to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 1993
in 1-6140).
*4(a) Indenture between the Registrant and Chemical Bank, Trustee, dated as of October 1, 1985 (Exhibit (4)
in 2-85556).
*4(b) Indenture between the Registrant and Chemical Bank, Trustee, dated as of October 1, 1986 (Exhibit (4)
in 33-8859).
*4(c) Indenture between Registrant and Chemical bank, dated as of April 15, 1987 (Exhibit 4.3 in 33-13534).
*4(d) Indenture between Registrant and Chemical bank, Trustee, dated as of May 15, 1988, as supplemented
(Exhibit 4 in 33-21671, Exhibit 4.2 in 33-25114 and Exhibit 4(c) to Current Report on Form 8-K dated
September 26, 1990 in 1-6140).
*4(e) Indenture between Dillard Investment Co., Inc. and Chemical Bank, Trustee, dated as of April 15, 1987,
as supplemented (Exhibit 4.1 in 33-13535 and Exhibit 4.2 in 33-25113).
*10(a) Retirement Contract of William Dillard dated March 8, 1997 (Exhibit 10(a) to Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended February 1, 1997 in 1-6140).
*10(b) 1998 Incentive and Nonqualified Stock Option Plan (Exhibit 10 (b) to Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended January 30, 1999 in 1-6140).
*10(c) Corporate Officers Non-Qualified Pension Plan (Exhibit 10(c) to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
January 29, 1994 in 1-6140).
*10(d) Senior Management Cash Bonus Plan (Exhibit 10(d) to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 28,
1995 in 1-6140).
10(e) 2000 Incentive and Nonqualified Stock Option Plan.
12 Statement re: Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
13 Incorporated portions of the Annual Stockholders Report for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2001.
18 Letter re: Change in Accounting Principles
21 Subsidiaries of Registrant
23 Consent of Independent Auditors
*Incorporated by reference as indicated.