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DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 8-K Report (May 28, 2002)

Filed May 28, 2002For Securities:DG

Summary

Dollar General Corporation (DG) filed an 8-K on May 28, 2002, to report the final judgment and order approving the settlement of a securities class action lawsuit. This settlement resolves all claims brought against the company and certain of its current and former directors, officers, and employees. The resolution of this lawsuit is a significant event for investors as it removes a major legal overhang and potential financial liability. The settlement's finality is contingent upon the expiration of appeal periods or the resolution of any appeals filed. This update is crucial for understanding the company's ongoing legal and financial standing.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dollar General Corporation filed an 8-K on May 28, 2002.
  • 2The filing announces the final judgment and order approving the settlement of a securities class action lawsuit.
  • 3The settlement resolves all claims against the company and certain of its current and former directors, officers, and employees.
  • 4The court that entered the order is the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee.
  • 5The settlement will become final after the time to appeal has expired or any appeals are resolved.
  • 6This disclosure is made pursuant to Regulation FD.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to report that a U.S. District Court has entered a final judgment approving the settlement of a securities class action lawsuit against Dollar General Corporation and certain of its personnel.

The settlement resolves all claims brought by the class in the securities class action lawsuit against Dollar General Corporation, as well as claims against certain of its current and former directors, officers, and employees.

The settlement will become final once the period for appealing the court's approval order and judgment has expired, or if any appeals are filed, once those appeals have been resolved.

While the specific financial terms of the settlement are not detailed in this 8-K, resolving a class action lawsuit typically removes a significant legal contingency and potential financial liability. Investors can look for further details or impacts in subsequent financial filings, such as the company's 10-Q or 10-K reports.