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DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Jul 25, 2011)

Filed July 25, 2011For Securities:DG

Summary

This 8-K filing from Dollar General Corporation announces the retirement of Kathleen Guion, Executive Vice President of Store Operations & Store Development, effective July 31, 2012. Ms. Guion will transition her duties and take on a new role as Executive Vice President, Strategic Planning & Real Estate, reporting to the CEO until her retirement date. This transition provides continuity in key operational and strategic areas for the company during the upcoming year. Investors should note that Ms. Guion will maintain her current salary and benefits through her retirement date, with some adjustments to bonus and equity eligibility for fiscal year 2012. The retirement agreement also includes provisions for vested benefits, a lump sum payment for accrued salary and expenses, continued financial counseling services, and an extended stock option exercise period, indicating a structured and amicable separation. The company's financial statements and exhibits section is noted as not applicable or to be filed later for this report.

Key Highlights

  • 1Kathleen Guion, EVP of Store Operations & Store Development, to retire on July 31, 2012.
  • 2Ms. Guion will transition to Executive Vice President, Strategic Planning & Real Estate until retirement.
  • 3She will continue to report to the CEO in her new role.
  • 4Ms. Guion will retain current base salary and benefits through retirement date.
  • 5Not eligible for FY2012 annual incentive bonus or equity grants.
  • 6Retirement Agreement includes extended exercise period for vested stock options until July 31, 2015.
  • 7Company will provide personal financial counseling services through April 15, 2013.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing is primarily to announce the retirement of Kathleen Guion, a key executive, and to detail the terms of her retirement agreement, including her transition plan and benefits.

Ms. Guion will remain in her current role through December 31, 2011, and then transition to Executive Vice President, Strategic Planning & Real Estate until her retirement date of July 31, 2012. She will continue to report directly to the CEO in this new capacity.

Ms. Guion will maintain her current base salary and benefits through her retirement date. She is eligible for the FY2011 bonus program but not for FY2012 bonuses or new equity grants in 2011-2012. She will receive vested benefits, accrued salary, and unreimbursed expenses as a lump sum after retirement, along with continued financial counseling services.

Yes, her vested stock options will have their exercise period extended to July 31, 2015, provided she remains employed through her retirement date.