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DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 8-K Report (Jun 5, 2002)

Filed June 5, 2002For Securities:DG

Summary

Dollar General Corporation (DG) filed a Form 8-K on June 5, 2002, primarily to disclose information related to its first quarter fiscal year 2002 earnings, which ended on May 3, 2002. This filing is made in accordance with Regulation FD, ensuring public dissemination of material information previously shared with the investment community. The report incorporates by reference a news release and a conference call script from May 30, 2002. Investors should review these attached documents for specific details on the company's first-quarter performance, financial results, and any forward-looking statements or strategic commentary provided by management. This 8-K serves as official notification and public record of this important earnings disclosure.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dollar General Corporation filed an 8-K on June 5, 2002, concerning its Q1 FY2002 earnings.
  • 2The filing is in compliance with Regulation FD, ensuring public disclosure of material information.
  • 3The report references a news release issued on May 30, 2002 (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4The report also references a conference call script from May 30, 2002 (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 5These exhibits contain details on the company's first quarter financial results for the period ending May 3, 2002.
  • 6The company's principal executive offices are located in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Dollar General's earnings for the first quarter of fiscal year 2002, ending May 3, 2002, in compliance with Regulation FD. It includes a news release and conference call script from May 30, 2002, which contain the detailed earnings information.

The specific earnings details for the first quarter of fiscal year 2002 are contained within the news release (Exhibit 99.1) and the conference call script (Exhibit 99.2) that are incorporated by reference in this 8-K filing. Investors should consult these attached documents for performance data and management commentary.

Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure) requires that when a public company discloses material non-public information to select individuals, such as securities analysts or institutional investors, it must simultaneously disclose that information to the general public. This 8-K filing ensures that the Q1 FY2002 earnings information shared in the news release and conference call is made available to all investors.