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DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jun 4, 2013)

Filed June 4, 2013For Securities:DG

Summary

Dollar General Corporation (DG) filed an 8-K on June 4, 2013, primarily to report its fiscal 2013 first quarter results and to provide updates on shareholder voting matters from its Annual Meeting held on May 29, 2013. The company issued a press release on May 3, 2013, detailing its financial performance and providing an updated outlook, which is attached as an exhibit. Investors should note that the specific financial figures for the quarter are within the referenced press release, but this 8-K confirms the disclosure of that information and its timing. Additionally, the filing details the outcomes of the Annual Shareholder Meeting. All nominated directors were elected with overwhelming support, and shareholders approved an amendment to the company's charter to implement a majority voting standard for director elections. The appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2013 was also ratified by shareholders, indicating continued confidence in the company's governance and financial oversight.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dollar General Corporation announced its fiscal 2013 first quarter results via a press release filed on June 4, 2013.
  • 2The company provided an updated business outlook for fiscal 2013 in the earnings release.
  • 3All nominated directors were elected to the board at the Annual Shareholder Meeting held on May 29, 2013.
  • 4Shareholders approved an amendment to the company's charter to adopt a majority voting standard for director elections.
  • 5Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2013.
  • 6The filing includes a reference to a conference call related to the financial results and outlook.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing on June 4, 2013, primarily serves to attach the press release detailing the fiscal 2013 first quarter results ended May 3, 2013. For specific financial figures such as revenue, net income, and EPS, investors should refer to the attached Exhibit 99.1, the news release dated June 4, 2013.

The Annual Shareholder Meeting on May 29, 2013, resulted in the election of all nominated directors, the approval of a charter amendment for a majority voting standard in director elections, and the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the company's independent auditor for fiscal year 2013. All proposals received strong shareholder support.

Yes, the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing includes statements regarding the company's updated outlook for fiscal year 2013.

Shareholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP to serve as Dollar General's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2013 at the Annual Shareholder Meeting.