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DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Sep 3, 2008)

Filed September 3, 2008For Securities:DG

Summary

This 8-K filing from Dollar General Corporation (DG) on September 3, 2008, primarily serves to attach a press release announcing their financial results for the second quarter and the first 26 weeks of fiscal year 2008, which ended on August 1, 2008. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the attached press release for a comprehensive overview of the company's performance during that period. Investors should note that this filing is informational, linking to the substantive results released by the company. The press release, referenced as Exhibit 99, is the key document for understanding Dollar General's operational and financial condition as of August 1, 2008. It also likely contains management's commentary on the results and their outlook, as well as details on a planned conference call to discuss these findings.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dollar General Corporation (DG) filed an 8-K on September 3, 2008.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to disclose the company's financial results for the second quarter and 26-week period ended August 1, 2008.
  • 3The detailed financial results are provided in an attached press release (Exhibit 99).
  • 4The filing incorporates by reference information regarding the company's outlook.
  • 5It also mentions plans for a conference call to discuss the reported results.
  • 6No new financial statements or pro forma information are presented within the 8-K itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Dollar General Corporation's financial results for the second quarter and the 26-week period ending August 1, 2008, by attaching the related press release.

The detailed financial results, performance commentary, and outlook are located in the press release dated September 3, 2008, which is included as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing.

No, the 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial numbers. It serves as a notification and attachment mechanism for the press release (Exhibit 99), which holds the detailed financial information.

The attached press release likely includes management's discussion of the company's performance, earnings per share, revenue figures, any significant operational updates, and forward-looking statements about the company's outlook. It also typically provides details about an upcoming conference call for investors.