Summary
Dollar General Corporation (DG) filed an 8-K on August 26, 2004, to report its financial results for the second quarter ended July 30, 2004. The primary purpose of this filing was to incorporate by reference a press release announcing these results and a conference call scheduled to discuss them. Investors should refer to the press release, attached as Exhibit 99, for detailed financial performance information. While this 8-K itself does not contain the specific financial figures, it serves as the official notification to the market about the release of this crucial information. The attached press release would typically include key metrics such as revenue, earnings per share, comparable store sales, and any forward-looking guidance provided by management, which are essential for assessing the company's operational health and future prospects.
Key Highlights
- 1Dollar General (DG) released its Q2 2004 financial results on August 26, 2004.
- 2The 8-K filing primarily serves to attach and incorporate by reference a press release detailing the Q2 results.
- 3Investors are directed to the press release (Exhibit 99) for specific financial performance data.
- 4A conference call was scheduled to discuss the Q2 2004 results.
- 5The filing indicates no new financial statements or pro forma information were included directly within the 8-K itself.
- 6Susan S. Lanigan, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, signed the report.