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DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Sep 19, 2006)

Filed September 19, 2006For Securities:DG

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Dollar General Corporation (DG) on September 19, 2006, primarily details significant amendments to the employment agreement of its Chairman and CEO, David A. Perdue. The key changes include an extension of his employment term, an increase in his base salary, and an adjustment to his annual bonus opportunities to align with established target and maximum percentages. These adjustments reflect a commitment to retaining key leadership and incentivizing performance. In addition to compensation modifications, the agreement clarifies severance benefits and revises change-in-control provisions and non-compete clauses. The filing also discloses the grant of 365,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) to Mr. Perdue, which vest over three years and are generally payable post-employment. These actions underscore the company's strategy in managing executive compensation and ensuring leadership stability.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dollar General amended its employment agreement with CEO David A. Perdue, extending his term to March 31, 2008.
  • 2Mr. Perdue's minimum base salary was increased by $100,000 to $1,100,000.
  • 3Target and maximum annual bonus opportunities for Mr. Perdue were increased to 100% and 200% of base salary, respectively.
  • 4Severance benefits were enhanced to include resignation scenarios within 60 days of the agreement's renewal period expiration.
  • 5Change-in-control provisions and non-compete clauses were revised, aligning with those of other executive vice presidents.
  • 6Mr. Perdue was granted 365,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) vesting over three years, payable after employment cessation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary changes include extending the employment term, increasing the base salary, adjusting bonus opportunities, enhancing severance benefits under specific conditions, and modifying change-in-control and non-compete clauses. Additionally, the CEO was granted restricted stock units.

The filing doesn't provide specific financial projections resulting from these changes. However, the increased salary and bonus potential represent higher fixed and variable compensation costs for the company related to its CEO. The RSU grant is an equity-based compensation expense.

The filing states that the bonus opportunity adjustments are consistent with targets previously established by the Board and disclosed in March 2006. Specific details on performance metrics or benchmarking against industry standards are not provided in this 8-K filing.

The Amended and Restated Employment Agreement became effective on September 18, 2006. The RSUs were also granted on this date, with vesting occurring ratably over three years.