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DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 8-K Report (May 29, 2003)

Filed May 29, 2003For Securities:DG

Summary

This 8-K filing by Dollar General Corporation (DG) on May 29, 2003, primarily serves to disclose their first-quarter results for the period ending May 2, 2003, via an attached news release. Investors seeking immediate financial performance details will find the core information within the referenced news release, which is incorporated by reference into this filing. The report itself does not contain detailed financial statements or pro forma information but directs readers to the exhibit for these critical updates.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dollar General Corporation filed an 8-K on May 29, 2003, to report on its first quarter ended May 2, 2003.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to disseminate the company's first-quarter earnings and operational results.
  • 3A news release dated May 29, 2003, containing the results of operations for the first quarter, is attached as Exhibit 99 and incorporated by reference.
  • 4The filing indicates no new financial statements or pro forma financial information are being presented directly within the 8-K itself.
  • 5This report is being furnished under Regulation FD, ensuring broad public dissemination of the material information.
  • 6Investors are directed to the news release (Exhibit 99) for comprehensive details on financial condition and results of operations for the period.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this filing is to publicly announce Dollar General's financial results and operational updates for the first quarter ended May 2, 2003, as disclosed in their accompanying news release.

The detailed financial results are contained within the news release dated May 29, 2003, which is attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain the financial statements or pro forma financial information. Investors need to refer to the incorporated news release (Exhibit 99) for these details.

Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure) ensures that material information is disclosed to the public broadly and simultaneously. By furnishing this 8-K with the news release, Dollar General is complying with this regulation, making the first-quarter results available to all investors at the same time.