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DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 8-K Report (Nov 9, 2001)

Filed November 9, 2001For Securities:DG

Summary

Dollar General Corporation (DG) filed an 8-K report on November 9, 2001, to disclose its sales results for October and the third quarter ending November 2, 2001. The filing, made under Regulation FD, includes a news release detailing October sales performance, sales expectations, and third-quarter results, alongside unaudited data on category sales and customer transactions for the four-week period ending November 2, 2001. This report provides investors with timely insights into the company's recent sales momentum and operational performance. The disclosure of both monthly and quarterly sales figures, along with customer transaction data, is crucial for assessing the company's ability to drive traffic and generate revenue in a competitive retail environment. Investors should review the attached exhibits for detailed performance metrics and growth trends.

Key Highlights

  • 1Disclosure of October 2001 sales results.
  • 2Reporting of third quarter (ending November 2, 2001) sales and new store opening results.
  • 3Inclusion of unaudited category sales data for the four weeks ending November 2, 2001.
  • 4Disclosure of unaudited customer transaction data for the four weeks ending November 2, 2001.
  • 5Filing made under Regulation FD to ensure broad dissemination of material information.
  • 6Company name: Dollar General Corporation (DG).
  • 7Filing date: November 9, 2001.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Dollar General Corporation's sales results for October 2001, its sales expectations, and its third-quarter (ending November 2, 2001) sales and new store opening performance, in compliance with Regulation FD.

The filing includes details on October sales results, third-quarter sales, and new store openings. Additionally, it provides unaudited data on category sales and customer transactions for the four-week period ending November 2, 2001.

This information is important for investors as it provides a timely update on the company's revenue generation and operational activity, allowing them to assess recent performance trends, compare them against expectations, and make informed investment decisions.

Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure) requires that when a public company discloses material nonpublic information to certain individuals, it must make public disclosure of that information broadly and non-intentionally.