8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Aug 7, 2006)

Filed August 7, 2006For Securities:DG

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Dollar General Corporation (DG) on August 7, 2006, primarily serves to disclose a news release issued on August 4, 2006. The core purpose of the filing is to make public information contained within this news release, adhering to Regulation FD disclosure rules. Investors should note that the filing itself does not contain new financial statements or pro forma information, but rather incorporates a press release by reference. The key takeaway for investors is to examine the content of the August 4, 2006, news release (Exhibit 99) to understand the material information being disclosed by Dollar General. This could pertain to operational updates, strategic initiatives, or any other corporate development deemed significant enough for public dissemination under Regulation FD.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dollar General Corporation filed a Form 8-K on August 7, 2006.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is Regulation FD Disclosure (Item 7.01).
  • 3It incorporates by reference a news release dated August 4, 2006 (Exhibit 99).
  • 4No new financial statements or pro forma information were provided in this filing.
  • 5The filing indicates the earliest event reported is August 4, 2006.
  • 6Susan S. Lanigan, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose a news release issued by Dollar General on August 4, 2006, in compliance with Regulation FD. This means the company is making material information publicly available.

The specific information is contained within the news release dated August 4, 2006, which is attached as Exhibit 99 to this Form 8-K. Investors should refer to this exhibit for the details of the disclosure.

No, this particular 8-K filing does not provide new financial statements or pro forma financial information. Its focus is solely on disclosing the content of the August 4, 2006, news release.

Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure) requires public companies to disclose material non-public information to the public in a way that prevents selective disclosure. In this context, it means that Dollar General is making important company news available to all investors simultaneously through this filing and the referenced news release.