8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Oct 6, 2005)

Filed October 6, 2005For Securities:DG

Summary

Dollar General Corporation filed an 8-K on October 6, 2005, to disclose sales results for the five-week, nine-week, and 35-week periods ending September 30, 2005. The filing incorporates by reference a press release detailing these sales figures, as well as information on new store openings and closings up to the same date. Investors should review the referenced press release for the specific sales performance and store network changes during these periods. While this 8-K itself is primarily a procedural disclosure, the attached press release (Exhibit 99) is the critical piece of information for understanding Dollar General's recent operational performance and growth trajectory. The market will be looking for indications of same-store sales trends and the pace of store expansion or consolidation, which are key drivers of growth and profitability in the retail sector.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dollar General Corporation reported sales results for periods ending September 30, 2005.
  • 2The report covers five-week, nine-week, and 35-week sales periods.
  • 3Information on new store openings and store closings through September 30, 2005, is included.
  • 4The filing is made under Regulation FD, ensuring broad public dissemination of material information.
  • 5The core information is contained within an attached press release (Exhibit 99).
  • 6The filing indicates changes to the company's store footprint.
  • 7No significant financial statements or pro forma information were included in this specific 8-K filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Dollar General's sales results for specific periods ending September 30, 2005, and to provide an update on store openings and closings. This is done in compliance with Regulation FD.

The detailed sales numbers and store information are provided in the press release dated October 6, 2005, which is attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

No, this specific 8-K filing does not contain new financial statements or pro forma financial information. It focuses on reporting sales results and store count changes.

Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure) ensures that material information is disclosed to all investors simultaneously. By filing this 8-K and attaching the press release, Dollar General is making its sales and store update information available to the public, preventing selective disclosure.