8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Dec 6, 2010)

Filed December 6, 2010For Securities:DG

Summary

Dollar General Corporation (DG) filed an 8-K on December 6, 2010, to report its financial results for the third quarter and the first 39 weeks of fiscal year 2010, which ended on October 29, 2010. This filing primarily serves to incorporate by reference the company's official press release containing these results and related financial condition information. Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99) for the specific details of the financial performance. The report also indicates that the press release includes the company's outlook for the future, details about a planned conference call to discuss the results, and information regarding an upcoming investor meeting scheduled for December 15, 2010. This 8-K is a standard disclosure mechanism to ensure that material financial information is publicly disseminated in accordance with Regulation FD.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dollar General reported its Q3 and year-to-date financial results for the period ending October 29, 2010.
  • 2The official press release detailing these results is incorporated as Exhibit 99.
  • 3The filing references the company's financial outlook and operational performance.
  • 4A conference call is scheduled to discuss the reported financial results.
  • 5Dollar General announced plans for an investor meeting on December 15, 2010.
  • 6This 8-K primarily serves to disseminate material financial information and comply with Regulation FD.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and incorporate by reference Dollar General's financial results for the third quarter and the first 39 weeks of fiscal year 2010, as detailed in their press release dated December 6, 2010. It also serves to provide information regarding the company's outlook and upcoming investor events.

The detailed financial results, including performance for the third quarter and the 39-week period ended October 29, 2010, are located in the press release filed as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K. Investors should consult this press release for specific financial figures and commentary.

The investor meeting scheduled for December 15, 2010, is an opportunity for Dollar General to provide further insights into its business, strategy, and financial performance to investors. While the 8-K announces the meeting, specific details and any material updates shared during the meeting would typically be disclosed through subsequent filings or communications.

Yes, the press release incorporated by reference in this 8-K contains statements regarding the Company's outlook. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99 for the specific details of this forward-looking information.