8-KRegulation FD

CASEYS GENERAL STORES INC 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Oct 14, 2004)

Filed October 14, 2004For Securities:CASY

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY) reports key sales performance metrics for September 2004, providing investors with an update on the company's operational trends. The report indicates positive growth across the company's core segments. Specifically, same-store gasoline gallons sold saw a modest increase, while same-store sales in both grocery/merchandise and prepared foods/fountain categories demonstrated strong double-digit percentage growth. These results offer insights into customer traffic and purchasing behavior within Casey's convenience store locations.

Key Highlights

  • 1Reporting period: September 2004 compared to September 2003.
  • 2Average gasoline gallons sold per store increased by 2.9% year-over-year.
  • 3Average retail price of gasoline during September 2004 was $1.78 per gallon.
  • 4Same-store sales of grocery and other merchandise increased by 11.0% year-over-year.
  • 5Same-store sales of prepared foods and fountain items increased by 11.5% year-over-year.
  • 6The filing is made under Regulation FD Disclosure (Item 7.01).
  • 7Information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose Casey's General Stores, Inc.'s same-store sales results for September 2004, in accordance with Regulation FD.

In September 2004, the average number of gasoline gallons sold per store increased by 2.9% compared to the same period in 2003. The average retail price of gasoline was $1.78 per gallon.

Casey's experienced strong growth in same-store sales for both grocery and other merchandise (up 11.0%) and prepared foods and fountain items (up 11.5%) in September 2004, indicating robust customer demand in these categories.

This filing is for informational purposes regarding sales performance and is not considered a formal financial statement. However, the positive sales trends reported could suggest favorable revenue performance for the period, which would be detailed further in subsequent financial reports.