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DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 4, 2004)

Filed November 4, 2004For Securities:DG

Summary

Dollar General Corporation (DG) filed this Form 8-K on November 4, 2004, to report on its sales results for the periods ending October 29, 2004. The filing primarily references a press release (Exhibit 99) which contains key sales performance metrics and information on store development. Investors would focus on the sales growth figures to gauge the company's top-line performance and market traction during the reported periods. This report serves as a notification of these sales results and upcoming events, such as a conference call and webcast for the third quarter earnings. While specific financial details beyond sales are not detailed in the 8-K itself, it directs stakeholders to the press release for more comprehensive information, setting expectations for future in-depth financial disclosures and investor discussions.

Key Highlights

  • 1Reported sales results for the four-week, 13-week, and 39-week periods ended October 29, 2004.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference a news release dated November 4, 2004 (Exhibit 99).
  • 3The news release also details new store openings and store closings.
  • 4The company announced plans for a conference call and webcast regarding third quarter earnings.
  • 5This 8-K primarily serves to disclose sales performance and upcoming financial reporting events.
  • 6No acquired business financial statements or pro forma financial information were presented.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to report Dollar General Corporation's sales results for key periods ending October 29, 2004, and to announce an upcoming conference call and webcast to discuss third quarter earnings. It also provides information on store openings and closings.

Detailed financial results beyond the sales figures announced in the press release are not included in this 8-K filing. The report directs investors to the referenced news release (Exhibit 99) and upcoming third quarter earnings call for more comprehensive financial information.

The sales results reported cover the four-week, 13-week, and 39-week periods that concluded on October 29, 2004.

No, this filing explicitly states that there are no financial statements of businesses acquired or pro forma financial information presented.