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DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 8-K Report (Jan 17, 2002)

Filed January 17, 2002For Securities:DG

Summary

Dollar General Corporation filed a Form 8-K on January 17, 2002, to disclose information presented during a conference call held on January 14, 2002. The call focused on the company's financial performance, specifically its audited financial results for the 2000 fiscal year, audited restated financial results for the 1998 and 1999 fiscal years, and unaudited results for the first three quarters of its 2001 fiscal year. This filing is made in accordance with Regulation FD, ensuring that material non-public information is disseminated to all investors simultaneously. The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide investors with updated and restated historical financial information. The company's decision to restate prior years' financials suggests a review and potential correction of accounting practices or figures. Investors should pay close attention to the details within the referenced conference call script (Exhibit 99.1) to understand the reasons for the restatements and the implications for the company's financial health and future outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dollar General Corporation (DG) filed an 8-K on January 17, 2002.
  • 2The filing pertains to a conference call held on January 14, 2002.
  • 3The conference call discussed audited financial results for fiscal year 2000.
  • 4Audited restated financial results for fiscal years 1998 and 1999 were also presented.
  • 5Unaudited results for the first three quarters of fiscal year 2001 were reviewed.
  • 6The filing is made in compliance with Regulation FD.
  • 7Exhibit 99.1 contains the scripted portion of the conference call.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose information that was presented during a conference call on January 14, 2002, regarding Dollar General's financial results for fiscal years 2000, 1998, 1999 (restated), and the first three quarters of 2001, in compliance with Regulation FD.

The 8-K filing itself does not specify the reasons for the restatement. Investors would need to refer to the referenced conference call script (Exhibit 99.1) to understand the detailed explanation for the restated financial results for fiscal years 1998 and 1999.

This report covers the audited financial results for the 2000 fiscal year, audited restated financial results for the 1998 and 1999 fiscal years, and unaudited results for the first three quarters of the 2001 fiscal year.

More detailed information can be found in Exhibit 99.1, which is the scripted portion of the conference call held on January 14, 2002, and is attached to this 8-K filing.