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DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jun 7, 2007)

Filed June 7, 2007For Securities:DG

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Dollar General Corporation, dated June 7, 2007, primarily serves to report the release of their first quarter financial results for the period ended May 4, 2007, and updated sales figures for the four-week and seventeen-week periods ending June 1, 2007. Investors should note that the detailed financial results and sales performance are contained within the attached press releases, incorporated by reference into this filing. This report acts as a notification mechanism for material updates to the company's operational and financial condition. While the 8-K itself does not provide the numerical data, it directs investors to the accompanying exhibits (99.1 and 99.2) for specific performance metrics. These exhibits would typically detail revenue, earnings, and sales growth figures, offering key insights into the company's current business momentum and profitability trends. Shareholders and potential investors are advised to review these attached press releases for a comprehensive understanding of Dollar General's performance during this reporting period.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dollar General Corporation filed a Form 8-K on June 7, 2007, to report important financial and operational updates.
  • 2The filing officially announces the release of the company's financial results for the first quarter ended May 4, 2007.
  • 3Updated sales results for the four-week and seventeen-week periods ending June 1, 2007, are also disclosed.
  • 4The detailed financial and sales information is provided in two attached news releases, incorporated by reference.
  • 5Exhibit 99.1 contains the first quarter 2007 financial results news release.
  • 6Exhibit 99.2 contains the May 2007 sales results news release.
  • 7The filing indicates the company is providing soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to officially report and disclose Dollar General Corporation's financial results for its first quarter ended May 4, 2007, and its sales performance for recent periods ending June 1, 2007. It serves as a public notification mechanism for these important business updates.

The specific financial and sales figures are not detailed directly within the Form 8-K itself. Instead, they are provided in two attached news releases, designated as Exhibit 99.1 (for first quarter 2007 financial results) and Exhibit 99.2 (for May 2007 sales results), which are incorporated by reference into the filing.

When a document is 'incorporated by reference,' it means that the company is legally treating the content of that document (in this case, the two news releases) as if it were fully written out within the 8-K filing itself. Investors should read those referenced documents to get the complete information.

No, this particular Form 8-K filing does not report on any acquisitions, pro forma financial information, or shell company transactions. The primary focus is on the company's operational results and financial condition as of the reporting dates.