8-KRegulation FD

CASEYS GENERAL STORES INC 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Oct 15, 2013)

Filed October 15, 2013For Securities:CASY

Summary

Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY) filed an 8-K on October 15, 2013, to disclose its September 2013 same-store sales results. The report indicates strong performance across key categories, suggesting positive momentum for the company. Investors should note the significant growth in prepared food and fountain sales, alongside a healthy increase in grocery and other merchandise. Furthermore, the company reported an increase in same-store gasoline gallons sold and highlighted that its gasoline margin exceeded its fiscal 2014 goal. These results reflect a robust operational period for Casey's, driven by both its in-store offerings and its fuel segment, positioning it favorably as of the reporting date.

Key Highlights

  • 1September 2013 same-store sales for prepared food and fountain increased by 11.0% compared to September 2012.
  • 2September 2013 same-store sales for grocery and other merchandise increased by 9.2% compared to September 2012.
  • 3Same-store gasoline gallons sold saw a 4.2% increase in September 2013 compared to September 2012.
  • 4The gasoline margin for September 2013 was above the Company's fiscal 2014 goal of 15.0 cents per gallon.
  • 5The average retail price of gasoline sold during September 2013 was $3.43 per gallon.
  • 6The disclosure pertains to Regulation FD and is furnished, not deemed filed.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing serves as a Regulation FD disclosure to report Casey's General Stores' same-store sales results for September 2013, providing timely information to investors about the company's operational performance.

Casey's reported an 11.0% increase in same-store sales for prepared food and fountain in September 2013 compared to the same period in the prior year.

In September 2013, Casey's experienced a 4.2% increase in same-store gasoline gallons sold. Importantly, the gasoline margin exceeded the company's fiscal 2014 target of 15.0 cents per gallon, with an average retail price of $3.43 per gallon.

No, the information contained in this Item 7.01 disclosure is furnished and is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it subject to the liabilities of that Section. It will not be incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless expressly stated.