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DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 3, 2005)

Filed February 3, 2005For Securities:DG

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Dollar General Corporation (DG) on February 3, 2005, primarily serves to announce sales results for key periods ending January 28, 2005, and to provide updates on store expansion and closure activities. The company also signaled upcoming events, including a conference call and webcast to discuss fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2004 financial results and provide guidance for fiscal year 2005. Investors should note that this report is an initial disclosure of these sales figures and store activity, with more comprehensive financial details and strategic outlook expected to be shared during the planned conference call. The filing is a standard procedural notification, directing interested parties to an attached news release for specific sales data and store count changes.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dollar General Corporation filed an 8-K on February 3, 2005.
  • 2The filing announced sales results for the four-week, 13-week, and 52-week periods ending January 28, 2005.
  • 3The report also included information on new store openings and store closings.
  • 4A planned conference call and webcast were announced to discuss fourth quarter and fiscal year 2004 earnings.
  • 5The company also indicated it would provide an outlook for fiscal year 2005 during the upcoming call.
  • 6The news release containing these details is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Dollar General Corporation's sales results for key periods ending January 28, 2005, and to provide updates on store expansion and closure activities. It also serves to inform investors about an upcoming conference call for discussing quarterly and yearly financial results and future outlook.

The specific sales figures and details regarding new store openings and closings are contained within the news release dated February 3, 2005, which is attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

Dollar General announced a planned conference call and webcast to discuss its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2004 earnings, as well as its outlook for fiscal year 2005. The exact date and time for this call would typically be found in the accompanying news release or subsequent investor communications.

No, this particular 8-K filing (Item 2.02 and 7.01) focuses on sales results and store activity updates, along with notification of an upcoming earnings call. Detailed financial statements for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2004, along with pro forma information or financial statements for acquired businesses, are not included in this specific filing.