Cato Has Filed Annual Report on Form 10-K for Fiscal 2012

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) announced today that the Company filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 2, 2013. An electronic version of the 2012 Annual Report may be found under the Investors section of the Company's website (www.catocorp.com). Shareholders may receive, free of charge, a paper copy of the 2012 Annual Report containing audited financial statements by writing to the Investor Relations Department, The Cato Corporation, 8100 Denmark Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28273, or contacting Investor Relations at 704-551-7519.

The Cato Corporation is a leading specialty retailer of value-priced fashion apparel and accessories operating three concepts, "Cato", "Versona" and "It's Fashion". The Company's Cato stores offer exclusive merchandise with fashion and quality comparable to mall specialty stores at low prices every day. Versona is a unique fashion destination offering accessories and apparel including jewelry, handbags and shoes at exceptional prices every day. It's Fashion offers fashion with a focus on the latest trendy styles and nationally recognized urban brands for the entire family at low prices every day. Additional information on The Cato Corporation is available at www.catocorp.com.

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