8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 25, 2005)

Filed August 25, 2005For Securities:DG

Summary

Dollar General Corporation filed an 8-K on August 25, 2005, to report its results of operations and financial condition for the second quarter ended July 29, 2005. The filing primarily incorporates by reference a news release detailing these results, which also provided an outlook for the third and fourth quarters of fiscal year 2005, as well as the full fiscal year. Investors should refer to the attached news release (Exhibit 99) for the specific financial performance and forward-looking guidance. The report does not contain new financial statements or pro forma information related to acquisitions, indicating that the primary purpose of this filing was to disseminate the company's quarterly performance and future expectations as per Regulation FD. The details within the news release are crucial for understanding the company's recent performance and its strategic outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing reports on Dollar General Corporation's financial results for the second quarter ended July 29, 2005.
  • 2The core of the filing is a news release (Exhibit 99) detailing Q2 2005 operational and financial performance.
  • 3The news release also includes the company's outlook for Q3 2005, Q4 2005, and the full fiscal year 2005.
  • 4The filing confirms adherence to Regulation FD by disseminating material information via a press release.
  • 5No acquired business financial statements or pro forma information are presented in this report.
  • 6The report was signed by Susan S. Lanigan, Executive Vice President and General Counsel.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Dollar General Corporation's financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2005 and to provide an updated business outlook for the remainder of fiscal year 2005. This is done through the incorporation of a press release (Exhibit 99).

The detailed financial results for the second quarter ended July 29, 2005, are contained within the news release attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing. This exhibit is incorporated by reference into the report.

No, this specific 8-K filing does not include any financial statements of businesses acquired or pro forma financial information related to acquisitions. The focus is solely on the company's current operational results and future outlook.

The company's guidance and outlook for the third and fourth quarters of fiscal year 2005, as well as the full fiscal year, are provided within the news release (Exhibit 99) that is incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing.