SAVANNAH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Citi Trends, Inc. ("Citi Trends" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:CTRN) today announced that, according to preliminary voting tabulations, stockholders have re-elected Barbara Levy and R. Edward Anderson to the Board of Directors, and also elected Jonathan Duskin to the Company's Board of Directors. Additionally, stockholders voted in favor of all other proposals submitted for a vote at the Annual Meeting. The vote is subject to certification by IVS Associates Inc., the independent inspectors of election.

Citi Trends' Board of Directors issued the following statement:

"We thank all of our stockholders for their participation throughout this process. We look forward to working collaboratively with our new and existing directors to maximize shareholder value for all stockholders."

"We are exceptionally grateful for Larry Hyatt's 11 years of service on the Board. He has played a significant role in Citi Trends' success, including its renewed strength following the strategic pivot, in his roles as a Director, Chairman of the Audit Committee and as a member of the Compensation and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees. We thank him on behalf of all our stockholders for his service to the Company over the years."

Citi Trends will file final voting results with the Securities & Exchange Commission on a Form 8-K once they are certified by the independent inspector of elections, which will be available at the SEC's web site or the Investor Relations section of Citi Trends' corporate website.

About Citi Trends

Citi Trends, Inc. is a value-priced retailer of urban fashion apparel and accessories for the entire family. The Company operates 538 stores located in 31 states. Citi Trends' website address is www.cititrends.com. CTRN-G

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