8-KRegulation FD

CASEYS GENERAL STORES INC 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Oct 11, 2005)

Filed October 11, 2005For Securities:CASY

Summary

Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY) filed an 8-K on October 11, 2005, providing an update on its September 2005 sales performance and the anticipated closing of the Gas 'N Shop acquisition. For the month of September 2005, the company reported a slight decrease of 1.2% in average gasoline gallons sold per store compared to the prior year, with an average retail price of $2.78 per gallon. However, this was offset by positive same-store sales growth in other key categories, with grocery and other merchandise up 2.8% and prepared food and fountain sales increasing by 2.4%. The company also provided an update on the significant Gas 'N Shop acquisition, indicating that due diligence is in its final stages and the transaction is now expected to close by the end of November. Approximately 53 stores are anticipated to be acquired. Management noted that they are reviewing sites that may compete with existing Casey's locations and could potentially close up to 11 of the acquired Gas 'N Shop stores post-acquisition.

Key Highlights

  • 1September 2005 same-store gasoline gallons sold decreased by 1.2% year-over-year.
  • 2Average gasoline retail price in September 2005 was $2.78 per gallon.
  • 3Grocery and other merchandise same-store sales increased by 2.8% in September 2005.
  • 4Prepared food and fountain same-store sales increased by 2.4% in September 2005.
  • 5The Gas 'N Shop acquisition due diligence is nearing completion.
  • 6The Gas 'N Shop acquisition is now expected to close by the end of November 2005.
  • 7Approximately 53 Gas 'N Shop stores are expected to be acquired, with up to 11 potentially closing due to competition.

Frequently Asked Questions

In September 2005, Casey's reported a 1.2% decrease in same-store gasoline gallons sold year-over-year, with an average price of $2.78 per gallon. However, same-store sales for grocery and other merchandise increased by 2.8%, and prepared food and fountain sales grew by 2.4%.

Casey's is in the final stages of due diligence for the Gas 'N Shop acquisition. The company now anticipates the transaction to close by the end of November 2005, with approximately 53 stores expected to be acquired.

Yes, management is reviewing the acquired sites for potential competition with existing Casey's locations. It is possible that up to 11 of the Gas 'N Shop stores may be closed following the completion of the transaction.

No, the information contained in this Form 8-K is being furnished and shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor incorporated by reference into other SEC filings, unless expressly stated otherwise in a future filing.