8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 18, 2006)

Filed August 18, 2006For Securities:DG

Summary

Dollar General Corporation (DG) filed an 8-K on August 18, 2006, to announce an update to its anticipated second-quarter earnings results for the period ending August 4, 2006. This filing primarily serves to incorporate by reference a press release (Exhibit 99) that details these updated financial expectations. Investors should refer to the referenced press release for the specific figures and guidance regarding the company's performance in the second quarter of fiscal year 2006. The 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial data but directs stakeholders to the external announcement. The report also mentions the upcoming conference call and webcast intended to discuss these second-quarter results and other relevant business matters. This is a standard disclosure for public companies when releasing financial updates, allowing investors and analysts to engage directly with management. While this 8-K is procedural in nature, the underlying press release is critical for understanding Dollar General's operational and financial condition at that time.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dollar General Corporation filed an 8-K on August 18, 2006.
  • 2The filing updates anticipated earnings results for the second quarter ended August 4, 2006.
  • 3The detailed earnings results are provided in an attached press release (Exhibit 99), incorporated by reference.
  • 4The 8-K announces a planned conference call and webcast to discuss second quarter results.
  • 5No acquisitions or pro forma financial information are presented in this filing.
  • 6The filing is categorized under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and incorporate by reference a press release that provides updated anticipated earnings results for Dollar General's second quarter ended August 4, 2006. It also serves to inform about an upcoming conference call to discuss these results.

The specific earnings figures and financial details are not included directly within the 8-K form itself. You need to refer to Exhibit 99, which is the press release dated August 18, 2006, attached to this 8-K filing. This press release contains the detailed information about the company's anticipated second-quarter results.

Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure) is a rule by the SEC that requires public companies to make material non-public information available to all investors simultaneously. By filing this 8-K and referencing the press release, Dollar General is ensuring that the updated financial information is publicly disclosed in compliance with Regulation FD, preventing selective disclosure to analysts or large investors.

Dollar General's second quarter for fiscal year 2006 ended on August 4, 2006.