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DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Mar 13, 2007)

Filed March 13, 2007For Securities:DG

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Dollar General Corporation on March 13, 2007, primarily reports on an amendment to its existing Rights Agreement. The key event is the execution of a Second Amendment to the Rights Agreement on March 12, 2007, which ensures that the previously announced merger agreement does not trigger any adverse provisions under the Rights Agreement. This amendment is crucial for the smooth progression of the merger with Buck Holdings, L.P. and Buck Acquisition Corp. It clarifies that the execution of the merger agreement and the subsequent consummation of the merger will not lead to the separation or exercise of shareholder rights, nor will it deem the acquirers as 'Acquiring Persons' under the original agreement. This effectively removes a potential hurdle to the proposed acquisition.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dollar General Corporation filed a Form 8-K on March 13, 2007, to report on a material agreement.
  • 2On March 12, 2007, the company entered into a Second Amendment to its Shareholder Rights Agreement.
  • 3The amendment relates to the previously announced merger agreement with Buck Holdings, L.P. and Buck Acquisition Corp.
  • 4The Second Amendment ensures the merger agreement and its consummation will not trigger shareholder rights or adverse events under the existing Rights Agreement.
  • 5Specifically, the acquirers will not be considered 'Acquiring Persons' due to the merger agreement or transaction.
  • 6This amendment is intended to facilitate the pending merger by removing potential conflicts with the Rights Agreement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report an amendment to Dollar General's Shareholder Rights Agreement. This amendment is specifically designed to prevent the pending merger with Buck Holdings, L.P. and Buck Acquisition Corp. from triggering provisions within the existing Rights Agreement.

The amendment ensures that the execution of the merger agreement and the closing of the merger will not trigger the shareholder rights plan. This means the acquirers will not be deemed 'Acquiring Persons' under the plan, removing a potential obstacle and facilitating the merger process.

A Shareholder Rights Agreement (often called a 'poison pill') is designed to deter hostile takeovers. It typically gives existing shareholders the right to buy additional shares at a discount if a single entity acquires a certain percentage of the company's stock. This amendment is being made to accommodate a friendly merger, ensuring that the transaction itself does not inadvertently activate the rights plan against the acquiring parties.

The filing states that a description of the Merger Agreement is available in Dollar General's Form 8-K filed on March 12, 2007. The Rights Agreement, prior amendments, and the Second Amendment are filed as exhibits to this 8-K.